Steven Dale Tripp

Steven Dale Tripp, 63, of Warsaw, Indiana, died on 4/27/2010 at 9:26 pm at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 14, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Steve was born in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana to Dale Orson and Kathryn Veronica (Decker) Tripp. Steve made his home in Warsaw, Indiana and currently resides on Chapman Lake. Working in the insurance profession, he founded Tripp and Associates Insurance Agency, Incorporated in 1976. Through the course of his business he served on Advisory Boards for Grange Insurance Company, Motorists Mutual Insurance Group and other insurance carriers. Under his tenure, the agency achieved senior status designations with various insurance companies. In addition, Steve was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Elks Lodge #802 both of Warsaw, Indiana. A devoted father, Steve is survived by Steven “Sean” Tripp and Christopher “Gavin” Tripp. Furthermore, survivors include a sister Charlotte Marie (Tripp) Baker and brother-in-law David R. baker of Fort Wayne, Indiana; granddaughter Sara Nicole Tripp, daughter of Sean and fiance' Pamela Kennedy. Steve will forever be remembered for his love of aviation, excitement for car racing and his faithful devotion to his family. The funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Warsaw, Indiana will be conducted by Monsignor James Wolf. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, Indiana on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 10:30 am. Calling hours will be 4-8 pm on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery - Warsaw, Indiana. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. The family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to: The Steven D. Tripp Memorial Fund C/OMcHatton-SadlerFuneral Chapel2290 Provident Ct.Warsaw, IN 46580