Evansville, IN – Edward Louis Lipking, Jr., 84, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 8, 1937 in Evansville to the late Edward, Sr. and Mildred (Dixon) Lipking.
Edward was a 1956 Reitz graduate, where the panther patch he designed for his graduating class is still on display. He was a gifted artist, to which he credited to being left-handed.
Edward completed his service to our country and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1960. He then went on to graduate from U of E with a bachelor’s degree in Business.
He loved traveling the world and working on crossword puzzles, but most of all he loved dogs which he fostered from the Warrick County Humane Society until the time that he was physically unable to at the age of 82.
Edward’s greatest achievement was raising his niece and caregiver, Jodie Holder as his own daughter. He gave her children, Harrison Edward Holder and Grant Wayne Holder the best grandfather they could ever have. He will always be their “Uncle Eddie.”
Edward is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Linda Lipking, Judith Harris, Mary Wirth, Kathy Fussner and Nancy Walts.
He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Duncan, Barbara Niehaus (Donald), Rebecca Sutton; his brother, David Michael Lipking (Judy); his niece, Jodie Holder (Craig); his great nephews, Harrison and Grant Holder as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, Edward’s wishes may be honored by sending a donation to an animal shelter of your choosing in his name.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Deaconess Hospice for their comfort and care.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Angie Hilderbrandt says
Uncle Eddie was one of a kind!! So many of my memories as a teenager and friend of Jodie include him. He was always available to help, to teach and when necessary, to scold (in the most gentle way). Lots of hugs to the family and friends missing him the most. He will never be forgotten.
Laura Niehaus-Henning says
Uncle Eddie always wore a smile on his face and a quick wit and was a very generous man. He was so knowledgable on many topics including travel, politics, sports, and was a very caring man. He would always remind me of the silly things we all did as kids..his nieces and nephews and had a great memory of it all, as he chuckled. We will all miss him.
Steve and Joann Tison and family. says
The Tison family would like to extend our condolences to Eddie’s family. We spent many years watching, talking, and enjoying Reitz football with Eddie and the family. Our families became Friday friends under the LOUD speakers at “The Bowl”. May God be with all. We will cheer a little louder in your absence.