Leon Lonnie G. Schipper Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leon G. 'Lonnie' Schipper, 86, Akron, went to his eternal home at 2:13 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, with his family at his side in his residence. He was born April 30, 1926, in Wabash County, to parents Albert E. and Hazel (Bahney) Schipper. On June 9, 1951, he married Betty Shireman at the Emmanuel EUB Church, Roann, she survives. He and his wife operated a dairy farm southeast of Akron for over 40 years. Lonnie attended Akron and Gilead Schools, graduating from Laketon High School in 1944. He served as a gunner's mate in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and received an honorable discharge June 9, 1946. He was a devoted member of Silver Creek Church of God of Silver Lake for over 50 years, where he faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and elder. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Betty Schipper, Akron; one daughter, Jan and husband Dan Yoder, Claypool; two sons, Steve and wife Sheila Schipper, Macy, and Chris and wife Dena Schipper, Akron; eight grandchildren, Ryan Yoder, Fort Wayne, Danielle (Yoder) Kirtley, Grabill, Spencer Schipper, Waterford, Mich., Shanna (Schipper) Hawkens, Chicago, Ill., Skyler Schipper, Mooresville, N.C., and Jaclyn, Kirsten and Christopher Schipper, Akron; and six great-grandchildren, Halli Yoder, Kayden and Kolten Kirtley, Annsley and Easton Schipper and Adalynn Hawkens. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Jane Kotterman, Mary Ellen Shock and Darlene Kay Salyer; and four brothers, Roy, Albert Jr., James and Gary Schipper. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, with Pastor Tom Craig officiating. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Burial will take place in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, where graveside military rites will be performed by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, or Gideon's International.

Leon Lonnie G. Schipper

April 30, 1926 - March 9, 2013