Helen G. Lippold Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Helen G. Lippold (1919-2018) WATERLOO – Helen G. Lippold, 99, of Waterloo died Monday, September 17, 2018 at her home. She was born June 23, 1919 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of Carl Gerhardt Ericksen and Mabel Sophia Gottschalk. She married Donald L. Lippold on July 8, 1950 in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1994. She attended Lawrence College, the University of Wisconsin and the Philadelphia School of Occupational Therapy. She served in the Army Reserves as a First Lieutenant with the Women’s Medical Specialist Corps and was an Occupational Therapist at St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo from 1969 until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of the Sons of Norway and First Congregational Church. Survived by: two daughters, Kathryn (Dan) Smith of Australia, and Cynthia (Michael) Lippold-Owen of Iowa City; a son, Erik Lippold of Riverside; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; special friends, Michele and Steve Lathrop; and her dog, Boise. Preceded in death by: a son, Thomas William Lippold. A family directed Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6th at 140 Faber Rd., Waterloo. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to IPTV or Best Friends Animal Society.

Helen G. Lippold

June 23, 1919 - September 17, 2018