Elzin Albert Kipker

Elzin Albert Kipker, 86, of Warsaw passed away December 11, 2016 at 4:09 PM in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born October 16, 1930 in Warsaw, Indiana to Riley and Eva Viola (Neer) Kipker. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On April 8, 1955 in Warsaw he married Dorcas McConnell. He worked for Arnolt Corporation as Maintenance and a Welder with 40 years of service and he was also a self-employed farmer. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1950 – 1954 as a Metalsmith/Fireman. He was lifetime member of the American Legion Post #49 in Warsaw. He is survived by his wife; Dorcas Kipker of Warsaw, sons; Edward Allen (and spouse Tylynna) Kipker of Warsaw, Jerald Andrew (and spouse Lisa J.) Kipker of Akron, a daughter; Lisa (and spouse Kevin Keats) Kipker of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Lynzy (and spouse Paul) Finnegan of Bloomington, Austin (and spouse Ashley) Caudill of Warsaw, Nicole Caudill of Warsaw and 4 great grandchildren; Grayla Finnegan, Chandler Caudill, Brynly Caudill and Isaiah Valdez. He was preceded in death by his sister; Hazel Marie Kipker. A funeral Service will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana with Pastor Steve Rahn officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors by the Warsaw American Legion Post 49 and the VFW Post 1126. Visitation will be at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #49, 301 N. Buffalo Street, Warsaw, IN. 46580 or The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko, 3489 E. 100 South, Pierceton, IN. 46562.