Doreen E. Lipke Obituary (1932

Doreen E. Lipke, age 87, of Knapp, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at The Neighbors of Dunn County surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 24, 1932 in Ipswich, England to Cecil and Ethel (Oxford) Girling. On March 13, 1956 Doreen married Gilbert Lipke in Bloomer, WI. She loved her dogs, traveling, and especially spending time with her family and friends. Doreen is survived by her five children, Karen (Jeff) Schlough, Glen (Mina) Lipke, Lynn (Tony) Kostuch, Dean (Wendy) Lipke, Jason (Aimee) Lipke; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a sister Daphne Stowe. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gilbert; two sisters, Phyllis and Gladys; and a brother John. No formal services are being planned. Burial will take place in the spring at Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.