December 13, 1924 ~ November 22, 2017
Helen was born Dec. 13, 1924, in Fort Calhoun to John and Elizabeth (Gross) Burmeister. She was one of 10 children. She attended Long Creek grade school, a one room school house, and Fort Calhoun High School, graduating in 1942.
On May 7, 1949, she was married to George Jipp. They were blessed with three children.
She was a member of First United Methodist since 1975, Eagles Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors of American member. She taught Sunday School and Bible class, and was a Cub Scouts Den mother and YMCA assistant.
Helen L. Jipp, 92 of Ft. Calhoun passed away Nov. 22, 2017.
Left with memories are sons: Steven and Gayle Omaha, Keith and Lowin Hawkins of Logan, Iowa, Phil and Jenifer Starks of Omaha; four grandchildren: Andy (Kim) Jipp of Omaha, Nicole (Lucas) Rickersen of Dewitt, Iowa, Amy (Tom) Schwertley of Logan, Doug (Kendra) Jipp of Logan; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, four sisters and five brothers.
Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, December 1, 2017, First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Clark Christian; Organist: Katy Flynn; Vocalist: Jeanne Tranmer; Musical Selections: “One Day At A Time”; “Amazing Grace”; “Hymn of Promise”
Honorary Pallbearers: Gene Gregorson, Bud Jipp, Jack Wilderson, Mel Rathjen, Rick Burmeister, Royce Ericson
Private Graveside Services Fort Calhoun Cemetery, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
Memorials may be directed to the Methodist Women's Auxiliary and Blair Rescue.
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from obituary courtesy of the November 28, 2017 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska; funeral leaflet
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December 13, 1924 ~ November 22, 2017
Helen was born Dec. 13, 1924, in Fort Calhoun to John and Elizabeth (Gross) Burmeister. She was one of 10 children. She attended Long Creek grade school, a one room school house, and Fort Calhoun High School, graduating in 1942.
On May 7, 1949, she was married to George Jipp. They were blessed with three children.
She was a member of First United Methodist since 1975, Eagles Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors of American member. She taught Sunday School and Bible class, and was a Cub Scouts Den mother and YMCA assistant.
Helen L. Jipp, 92 of Ft. Calhoun passed away Nov. 22, 2017.
Left with memories are sons: Steven and Gayle Omaha, Keith and Lowin Hawkins of Logan, Iowa, Phil and Jenifer Starks of Omaha; four grandchildren: Andy (Kim) Jipp of Omaha, Nicole (Lucas) Rickersen of Dewitt, Iowa, Amy (Tom) Schwertley of Logan, Doug (Kendra) Jipp of Logan; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, four sisters and five brothers.
Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, December 1, 2017, First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Clark Christian; Organist: Katy Flynn; Vocalist: Jeanne Tranmer; Musical Selections: “One Day At A Time”; “Amazing Grace”; “Hymn of Promise”
Honorary Pallbearers: Gene Gregorson, Bud Jipp, Jack Wilderson, Mel Rathjen, Rick Burmeister, Royce Ericson
Private Graveside Services Fort Calhoun Cemetery, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
Memorials may be directed to the Methodist Women's Auxiliary and Blair Rescue.
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from obituary courtesy of the November 28, 2017 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska; funeral leaflet
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Family Members
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William F "Bill" Burmeister
1913–1990
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Elsie Elizabeth Burmeister Rathjen
1914–2005
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Margaret Katherine Burmeister Erixon
1916–2007
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Louise Marie Burmeister Jones
1917–1970
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Arnold M Burmeister
1918–2007
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Carl Roy Burmeister
1920–1982
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John Otto Burmeister
1922–2000
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Myra E Burmeister Sachs
1923–1976
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Richard S. Burmeister
1929–2014
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