James “Jim” P. Lipker of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Born October 17, 1932, in Ironton, Ohio to the late Harold and Ruth Lipker. He was also preceded in death by his wife Grace Lipker in 2001, and son James W. Lipker (Lisa) in 2018. Jim is survived by his children Paula “Sue” Umlauf (Bill), Tom Lipker (Janda), Joe Lipker and Ann Hinton (Kevin). His grandchildren Jamie (Sean) Potts, Tyler Lipker (Emily), Katie Lipker (Michael), Jimmy Hinton, Rebecca Christian-Lipker (Derek) and Thomas Lipker. Jim recently became a great grandpa to Thomas Joseph (TJ) Potts from California and was able to see him in pictures prior to his passing.
Jim served in the Air Force during Korea and was stationed in Japan. He was proud to be a veteran, and could always been seen wearing his Air Force hat. He worked and retired from PPG Industries (Cleveland Location) and Seibert Powder Coating.
The family would like to Thank the staff and friends at the Danbury (Broadview Heights) Assisted Living for their kindness and care he received. Along with the friends he has made throughout his 91 years.
Services and Burial will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve NationaCemetery in Rittman Ohio on April 22, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jim Lipker to Katie Lipker’s or Tyler Lipker’s Pelotonia ride for cancer research atpelotonia.org. Katie and Tyler ride in honor of their dad and Jim’s son, JimW. Lipker who passed away in 2018 from Cancer.
Services arranged by DONLON FUNERAL HOME, 15408 TRISKETT ROAD, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111.