Gary Gene Shippy Obituary
We announce the death of Gary Gene Shippy (Freeport, Illinois), born in Monroe, Wisconsin, who passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 83. Gary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Gene Shippy to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marian Jeanette Brechtel (Teuscher) and Clarence Elwyn Shippy. He is survived by: his significant other Charlene Wheby Shippy; his sons, Michael Shippy and Tim Shippy (D'Ann); his grandsons, Tyler, Walker, Ford and Wyn; and his siblings, Linda Shippy Molter of Freeport, Kathie Schulz of Lena, Illinois and Dana Shippy of Castle Rock, Colorado.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation at https://lymphoma.org or by calling 212-349-2910 x2.
