Donald L. Sipe Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald L. Sipe of Berne, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 7, 2026 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Wesley Sipe and Esther Elizabeth Sipe (Felty); his wife Coretta L. Chamness; his son Doug Sipe; his great grandchild Hadley Moser; and his brother John Sipe.
He is survived by: his children, Brenda Sipe-Donahue (James) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Ken Sipe (Tammy) of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Beth Miller (Matt) of Berne, Indiana; his siblings, Marilyn Crane of Decatur and Carl Sipe (Linda) of Maple Grove, Minnesota; his sister-in-law Jill Sipe of Monroe, Indiana; and his grandchildren, Jessica Karsies (Aaron), Jana Scripps, Michael Scripps (Maria), Jordan Donahue, Josh Sipe (Lauren), Amy Todia (Chris), Kara Hevel (Jerod), Nathan Sipe-Powell (Mia), Eric Sipe-Powell, Alyssa Moser (Grant) and Taylor Lehman (Adam). He is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren.
Preferred memorials may be given to The Gideons International or the Swiss Village Samaritan Fund.
