Jerome Lipetzky

Jerome Alois Lipetzky was born to Alois and Ann (Heitzig) on the family farm in Sundown Township on February 27, 1922. He attended Country School District 71 through the 6th grade, St. Raphael's for 7th and 8th grade, and graduated from Springfield Public School. On September 22, 1947, Jerry married Mary Wagner in Fairfax, MN. Jerry was a farmer all his life and lived on the family farm until 1984 when he retired from farming. Jerry was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clements, and a current member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield. Through the years Jerry served as a Religious Education instructor, Lector, and Usher at his church. He also served as the Secretary of Board of Education for St. Joseph Catholic School. From 1971-1988, Jerry served as President of Clements Lumber, Inc. and he also served as President of the Board of Directors of Clements Federal Credit Union from 1967-1984. He also served as Treasurer for the Sundown Township Board for over 30 years. Jerry remained very active after retirement delivering Meals on Wheels and serving as a volunteer at St. John Lutheran Home. He was a past recipient of the St. John Lutheran Home Touch of Kindness Award where he was recognized for his many years of volunteer service. Even at the age of 90 Jerry was still delivering meals, volunteering at the home and league bowling. Jerry especially enjoyed visits from his children and grandchildren; he also enjoyed gardening, playing cards, fishing and bowling. Jerry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; children- David (Judy) Lipetzky, Springfield; Stephen (Diane) Lipetzky, Springfield; Jean Weber, Glencoe; Tim (Hyon) Lipetzky, Springfield; Ceil (Steve) Rivard, Redwood Falls; William (Donna) Lipetzky, Alexandria; Carol Lipetzky, Redwood Falls; Diane Wells, Savage; Jim (Tammy) Lipetzky, Brownstown, MI; and Katie (Pat) Kelly, Spicer; 33 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Sister Marie Ann Lipetzky, Elizabeth O'Halloran, Monica Kujawa, Lois Laurence, Bernadine Sykora, and Patricia Peichel, and brother, Al Lipetzky. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sons Daniel and Michael; granddaughter Jenny Lipetzky and great grandson Christopher Lipetzky; and brothers Francis, Vincent and George. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Second Visitation 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, January 24, 2015 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, January 24, 2015 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Clements, MN Center St. N. Clements, Minnesota, United States 56224