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William Zipser passes away 7/19/2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 By Ellen Turnock

William Vernon Zipser passed away on Friday, July 19,2013 at Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Bend.   He is survived by two sons  ,  William “Todd” of Goshen, and Thomas ( Jennifer ) of South Bend,  5 grandchildren and one great-grandson, three sisters, Wanda, Louise, and Norma, and a twin brother, Louis Jr.

Bill served his country honorably as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964.  He was a truck driver for Himco and worked for an RV Manufacturing Company in Elkhart.  He also worked independently renovating homes, including his mother’s basement.  He built beautiful acoustic guitars.   Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com .

 

Our condolences to the family.

 

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