1025-2016

Lyle Donald Tippery, 91, of Decatur, Neb., died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Neb. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Decatur. A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., with family receiving friends, at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah, Neb.

Lyle was born January 21, 1925, to Roy and Myrtle (Hightree) Tippery in the home where he currently resided in rural Decatur. He attended Busse School District 10, until the eighth grade, and graduated from Decatur High School in 1942. He attended the Lincoln School of Commerce for one semester, and then went home to help his father farm.

He married the love of his life, Helen Froid, on March 27, 1949. To this union four children were born, Larry, Cheryl, Susan and Janelle. 

He spent his life working on his family farm. Over the years his hobbies were woodworking, traveling and most recently, making bread and rolls for his family and friends. His greatest joy was his family. He was a lifelong member of Decatur Methodist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Board for many years, and was a lay member to the Annual Conference for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers.

Lyle’s last day was spent with all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by his side. The last moment of his life was spent with his wife and two daughters.

Preceding him in death were his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Kirtland Card; sisters-in-law, Laura Tippery, Helen V. Tippery, Delores and Glenn Hunter.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen; daughters, Susan (Wayne) Hansen and Janelle (John) Ray; son, Larry (Sandy) Tippery; grandchildren, Jonathan (Amber) Hansen, Grant (Ashley) Ray, Abra (Jeremy) Bridges, Morgan (Mitch) Sapp, Rebecca (Brent) Wood, Deb (Josh) Hewitt, Rachel (Jesse) Green, Steven (Sherry) Tippery, Michelle (James) Bowen; 16 great-grandchildren;  brothers, Elmer Tippery, Glen (Joan) Tippery, Vern (Gwen) Tippery; sister, Velma (Erwin) Hennig; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

(Information taken from 50th Alumni Booklet May 1992.  Please send an e-mail to update information at any time.)

Spouse: Helen

Children: 1 boy and 3 girls

Grandchildren: 9

Great Grandchildren:

Since graduation I have been farming.  My Grandchildren are a big part of my life.  In my spare time, I enjoy working with wood and traveling.

Updated: 4/5/09