Reginald Lipp passed away peacefully at age 84 on March 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Reginald was born February 26th, 1931 to Frank and Regina (Braun) Lipp. He worked and lived his entire life on the Collyer farm homesteaded in 1902 by his grandfather, Phillip Lipp.

On June 7, 1954 he married Betty Nemechek of WaKeeney, Kansas. Throughout their years together on the farm, they raised dairy and beef cattle, hogs, chickens, and crops. To this union, they were blessed with 3 daughters, Cindi, Lori and Susan. Throughout the years, Reginald enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family. He will be fondly remembered for his keen sense of humor, generosity, devotion to his family, and being a life-long farmer.

Reginald is survived by his wife, Betty, daughters Cindi (Gary) Stefanatz of Denver, Colorado, Lori (Chuck) Mattke of Ogallah and Susan (Rob) Bestgen of Rochester, Minnesota. Grandchildren include Kristin Stefanatz, Casey (Kambi) Mattke and their children Alexa and Gavin, Melia Hollis and her son Jaylen, and Josh, Jessica, Alex, Ben, Seth, Maggie and Brady Bestgen. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Bestgen.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him. Blessed be his memory.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials are suggested to Masses for Reginald, or the Hooves of Heaven Foundation, which offers equine therapy primarily for at-risk youth. Checks made to the memorial may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guestbook.