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Joel Hipp Obituary
Jul 25, 1966 - Jun 10, 2023
Willard
Joel E. Hipp, 56, of Willard, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 10, 2023.
He was born July 25, 1966, in Norwalk, to Gerard and Patricia (Riley) Hipp and was a 1984 graduate of St. Paul High School.
Joel had a witty sense of humor and was handy, outgoing, friendly, and always approachable. He was an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed boating, traveling, and finding and working on projects. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. He truly was one of a kind.
Many knew Joel from the Hipp family business, Maple City Ice, where he worked for over 40 years. He was also a longtime member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Patricia (Nestor) Hipp of Willard; their daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Sullivan of Norwalk; son, Andrew (Courtney) Hipp of Norwalk; parents, Gerard (Patricia) Hipp of Norwalk; mother in-law, Darlaine Nestor of Norwalk; grandchildren, James Sullivan and Harper and Lillian Hipp; brothers, Jeff (Mary Ann) Hipp and John (Rachel) Hipp, all of Norwalk; sisters, Anne (John) Everson of Huron and Mary (Mike) Berry of Mansfield; sisters-in-law, Kellie (Tony) Steyns, Kasey (Troy) Spaar, and Anne (Paul) Waldrop; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James (Agnes) Riley; paternal grandparents, Leander (Bertha) Hipp; father-in-law, Richard Nestor; and brother-in-law, Mark York.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Huron County Fairgrounds in the Expo Building, 940 Fair Rd., Norwalk. Guests 21 and over are encouraged to pay their respects and enjoy a cold, refreshing Bud Light. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk, with Fr. Anthony Recker presiding. Interment will follow Mass at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Vincent De Paul, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Hipp
Farid said
June 7, 2025
I still remember him as a beautiful friend and almost as a son big loss to so many people and specially to me always love him
Farid said
June 18, 2023
what a great loss, love him dearly like a son ,always so generous with his person , good catholic , never upset, many of us are going to miss him ,Farid Said
Doug Nottke
June 15, 2023
First met Joel when he started delivering beer to me 40 years ago at the W B, and then became my salesman. Never was a dull moment when he was around. even after retiring, ran into him many times. So sorry I couldn´t make it today and still kind of unbelievable that this happened. Condolences and good luck on moving on.
Joe Hug
June 13, 2023
So many great times, so many memories of Joel. He is one for the ages. I will miss my friend.
Duane & Barb. Cannon
June 12, 2023
He had spirit and a sense of adventure that will be sadly and truly missed.He had unlimited enthusiasm for everything around him. Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Many prayers for the family.
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