Leander P. ‘Lee’ Zipp
St. Joseph
June 27, 1939-July 31, 2024
Leander P. “Lee” Zipp, 85, of St. Joseph, died peacefully with family by his side July 31 at St. Cloud Hospital.
His funeral was held Aug. 6 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. The Rev. Brad Jenniges, OSB, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery will full military honors.
Zipp was born June 27, 1939, in St. Cloud, to William and Alma (Gohman) Zipp. He graduated from St. Cloud Tech High School in 1957 and then honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to JoAnne Feld on Sept. 7, 1961, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel.
Zipp worked at Franklin Manufacturing, the V.A. Medical Center in the engineering, refrigeration and AC shop, retiring after 35 years. In retirement he did various jobs, working maintenance for Comfort Inn (seven years), drove cars for various dealerships and delivered Meals on Wheels for several years.
He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, and an usher for many years. Zipp had many lifelong memberships in various organizations: St. Joseph Snowmobile Club, St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, Eagles Club, Knights of Columbus, Catholic United Financial. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting trips out west for elk, deer and antelope; fishing trips to Canada; camping; and waterskiing. He enjoyed casino trips, playing cards, cribbage and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, JoAnne; daughter, Jane (Tom) Lowell; granddaughters, Shelly Roettger, Barb (Kameron) Peck, Krista (Joel) Kruse, Kimberly (Mike) Nistler, Katey (Adam) Kunz; grandchildren, Ivan, Lily, Brynleigh, Andrew, Kolton, Miles, Brody, and one on the way; and brother, Harold (Ellen) of St. Augusta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alma Zipp; son, John; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Dennis, Lucille Evans and Eileen Dahlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
