Carrol V. Lipp

Carrol Lipp

LAUREL — Carrol V. Lipp, 100, Laurel, died April 2, 2024, at his home in Laurel, surrounded by family. A funeral service was April 8, 2024, at the Faith Community Church, Laurel, with Rev. Todd Thelen officiating. The funeral was also live streamed and can be viewed at www.facebook. com/wintzray. Burial was Monday in the Eastview Cemetery, Allen. Pallbearers were his great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers were his great-nieces. Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Laurel. Carrol V. Lipp was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Clarks Township in Dixon County, to Antone A. and Mary Catherine (Boeshart) Lipp. He grew up on the farm and attended Tip Top Country School and graduated from Laurel High School in 1941. He worked in various states over the years including, Nebraska, Minnesota, California, Oregon, Wyoming, Alaska, Missouri and Montana. He worked for over 13 years at Podolak Polled Hereford Ranch in Lusk, Wyo., and for over 20 years at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Billings, Mont. When he was 70 years old,he returned to Laurel and worked in construction and farming with his brother, Art. He married Glendora “Tootie” Hanson Brittell Feb. 14, 2004, in Laurel.

Carrol was a member of the United Methodist Church, Laurel, and the Laurel Senior Center. He was an excellent woodworker and made many crosses, baby cradles, rolling pins, children’s farm scenes, and over a hundred pool cues. He enjoyed playing pool and playing his harmonica,but he especially loved helping on the farm. He was a hardworking man, who had a sharp mind and remembered vast details about everything.

Survivors include his wife, Glendora “Tootie” Brittell Lipp, Laurel; step son, Nick Brittell, Laurel; step daughter, Iris (Curt) Peterka, Yankton, S.D.; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, extended family and a great many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents;and four brothers, Kenneth, Frank (Dorothy), Antone (Dorothy), and Arthur (Doris).