David R. Hippen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David R. Hippen (Rock Falls, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 85, on November 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of David R. Hippen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eilert M. Hippen and Trientje J. Oelrichs; and his sisters, Doris Steward, Amanda Mitchell, Florence Bailey and Shirl Magnuson.
He is survived by: his children, Ryan Hippen (Trisha) of Rock Falls, IL, Jodi Hippen of Georgetown, IN and Kristi Jones (Phil) of Ellettsville, IN; his wife Wanda Kay Shafer; his grandchildren, Josh (Danielle), Jarred, Sean (Ashley), Trevin (Taylor), Trace (Katlyn), Caden and Cora; his great grandchildren, Case, Kaiser, Graysen, Kessley, RaeLynn, Leighton and Wyndham; and his brothers, Ailt and Jack. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home- Rock Falls (1002 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
