Keith Gipp

Keith D. Gipp, age 67, of Curtiss, passed away on Jan. 30, 2022, at Aspirus Medford Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery with military honors in the spring. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home of Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Keith was born on March 21, 1954, the son of David and Esther (Tohm) Gipp in Medford. He graduated from Colby High School in 1972. In June of 1972, Keith married Faye Blume and they later divorced. He served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War, stationed in Germany from 1973-76. Keith was a truck driver for most of his working years.

Keith was a proud member of the Curtiss Lions and caretaker of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Curtiss. He lived modestly and enjoyed being with his friends. Keith especially loved being with his grandchildren and son, Chris, for their weekend breakfasts.

Keith is survived by his two children: Brenda (Jason) Stiller of Shakopee, Minn., and Christopher Gipp of Stetsonville; five grandchildren: Zolea Stiller, Dominic, Evan, Isaac and Izabella Gipp; special family friend, April Yeager of Medford. He is further survived by his brother, Cliff (Sue) Gipp of Northfield, Minn., and their son, David; a sister-in-law, Sue Gipp of Tripoli and her son, Corey (Jennifer) Gipp and their children, Olivia and Hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Don; and a sister, Elaine.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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