We are sad to announce that on March 11, 2024, at the age of 98, Elwood Arthur Lips of Faribault, Minnesota, born in Kenyon, Minnesota passed away. 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, Arthur George and Bertha Elizabeth Lips (Amacher); his wife Delores A. Vircks; his son Ronald Lips; his grandson Jason Hendricks; and his sisters, Marjory Foster, Ruth Lips, Elaine Zimmerman and Lorraine Stanek.

He is survived by : his children, Mark Lips (Judy) of Minnetonka, Marcia Barrett (Bill) of Faribault, Barbara Hendricks of Edina, Randy Lips (LanLan) of Apple Valley, Gary Lips (Marcia) of Alexandria, Bruce Lips (Cheryl) of Prior Lake and Bryan Lips (Tammy) of Faribault; and his daughter-in-law Bonnie Qualley of Owatonna. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Boldt Funeral Home