Robert A. Hipp, Jr., was born on July 27, 1927 in St. Louis, MO and entered into rest on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the age of 97.
Loving husband of the late Marilyn (nee Buss) Hipp. Dear father of Jan (Jeff) Boncek, John (Chris) Hipp, and Jim (Pam) Hipp. Grandfather of Heather (Adam) McNutt, Brian (Meghan) Hipp, Eric (Addi) Hipp, Jeff (Danielle) Boncek, Jessie (Zac) Replogle, and Nicole (Courtney) Miller. Great-grandfather of Jack, Ben, Claire Boncek, Calvin McNutt, Andi and Josie Replogle , Marin Hipp, and Thea and Orin Miller.
Robert was a devoted husband and father. He was a retired Captain with the Mehlville Fire Department.
SERVICES: A Committal Service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials / donations in his honor appreciated to Backstoppers – https://backstoppers.org/ .
Jan we are so sorry for your family’s loss. Your dad was a quiet man but when he spoke we all enjoyed the conversation. He will be deeply missed by us all. Nancee, Jeanette, Rose and Joan
Thank you Nancee, Jeanete, Rose and Joan. You all made his time there so much better❤️He will be missed.
I only knew him these last few years, but his gentleness, smile, and laughter really touched my heart, along with many others here. I’ll especially miss him at our bingos! Wishing peace and love to all his family and friends.
Thanks Lori, He had his special ways about him and he did love his Bingo! Special people like you made it little easier for him to be there! Thank you again
Deepest condolences to Bob’s family. Worked with Bob at the one’s. God has called home a good man. 🙏
My very first experience with Bob was on a fire 3 doors away from my house. I had done a quick assessment of the fire and told him I was a firefighter and the fire was in the basement. Together we pulled a hose line in and extinguished the the fire. That was about 1978. When I started at Mehlville Fire Bob was more than welcoming. Later after he retired we found ourselves watching his granddaughters and my daughters volleyball games together. Of all of my first captains I enjoyed him the most.
Thank you Dave, he loved being a fireman.
Jim, Jan and John.
Our deepest condolences to you guys on the passing of uncle Bob. He was a great man! So glad we got to see he and your mom few times over past several years. He will be missed. Craig and Renee O’Keefe
Thanks Craig and Renee. I’m glad we got to talk the other day. He always enjoyed getting together with you guys. Take care and say HI to the rest of the of the family. Jim and Pam
Dear Jim, Jan, John and extended families;
So sorry to hear about Uncle Bob’s passing. I’m glad that he, Aunt Marilyn and Mom were able to see each other before their passing in the last few years.
Our condolences.
Love Don and Sheryl O’Keefe
Thanks Don and Sheryl. He always enjoyed getting to see Aunt Gerry. I wish they could have had more time together over the years. Hope you two are doing well. Take care. Jim and Pam
Jan, So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Robert was part of the group that sat with my mom Nancy Sharon and Jack. After my mom passed away my wife and I still came up every Sunday and gave the group donuts. He will be missed rest in peace until we meet again Joe and Sharon Wheeler
Fond memories of Capt. Hipp. Never worked with him but my father did and always liked the man. Easy going, no nonsense , get the job done and go back to the firehouse kinda guy.
My memories were of a man I seen through the eyes of a kid growing up. Firehouse visits , Fire Dept. Functions , Fire Dept. Picnics – great times as Mehlville Firefighters we were one big family back then.
He and his lovely wife Marylin were inseparable- May he rest in peace.
– Steve Stoltz