August 02, 1923 - May 23, 2021
Harold L. Nippe 97 of Stockton, Ca. passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Harold was the son of Arthur and Goldie (Gill) Nippe and born at home in Strasburg, Illinois. After graduating high school he worked on the Richland Township roads with his father Arthur, soon after he was inducted into the Army. Harold served in the U S Army 625th Engineers Light Equipment Co. during WWII in Glassglow, Scotland and Manilla, Luzon, Philippine Islands. He married Zelma Krile March 16, 1926, they had five daughters. Harold was a life time member of the Strasburg American Legion Post 289 for 76 years and life time member of the Effingham V.F.W. Post 1769.
Harold is proceeded in death by his parents Arthur William and Goldie Marie Nippe, his wife Zelma Lucile Nippe, daughters Patti Jo Nippe, Jo Ann Gennuso, sister Lula Bell, brothers Eugene and James.He is survived by their daughters Linda Lou Young (Charles), Joyce Quiroz, Donna Cox, brother Roger Nippe (Deloris) and 13 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren, 9 Great Great Grandchildren, many nephews and nieces.
Donations can be made to the Cancer Society.
SERVICE
An urn committal service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday June 11, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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