Jerry 'Gipper' Gipe Obituary (1955 - 2012)

Jerry “Gipper” Gipe, 57, of Winnebago, IL ., died Monday, September 24, 2012, from the results of an automobile accident. Jerry was born on September 12,1955, in Freeport, IL., the son of Walter S. “Red” and Mary Jean (Kalas) Gipe. He graduated from Pecatonica High School class of 1973 and attended Rock Valley College. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1980. He worked as a chef for Mr. “C” resturaunt in Rockford. Jerry enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing , gardening, cooking, riding his motorcycle and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Survived by daughter: Jordyn Gipe; special friend: Cheryl “Cookie” Ricker both of Winnebago; mother: Mary Jean Gipe, Pecatonica, IL; brother: Don (Kim) Gipe, Pecatonica, IL., Tom (Pat) Gipe, Pecatonica, IL., Tim (Dina) Gipe, Sandwich, IL.; friend: Denise Gipe, Rockford, IL.; step-daughter: Okeyma (Todd) Lundin, Rockford, IL.: grandchildren: Chase, Eli and Noah: numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father: Walter S. Gipe; maternal and paternal grandparents.