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Richard "Rick" Alan Kipfer

3/14/2022

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Passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Monday March 14, 2022 at the age of 67 years.

Rick was especially proud of his welding career with the Plumbers Steamfitters and Welders Local 527. He served for 4 years on the Examining Board as well as just over 5 years on the finance committee. He took the Stewart Training Program and was honored to be chosen as a Union representative.

Rick’s proficiency in welding qualified him for working in the vaults at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station and Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. He also worked at Roberts, Sutherland and Schultz, Modern Niagara as well as many other contractors too numerous to mention. He loved his job and he was good at it.

Rick achieved his life’s dreams of building a house in the country, having a barn with horses GoBar, Shalamar, Shacar and Zorra and his Dobermans Zeus, Thunder and Storm.

Loving husband of Linda Kipfer, nee Phillion.

Dear brother of Gary Kipfer and his wife Marlene.

Stepfather to Debbie Farrow, grandfather to Nikki, Darcy and Jesse and great-grandfather to Jason (Cricket) Dustin (Pickle), Wyatt and Wesley. Nephews Randy (Marlene) David (Karen) Bryan (Dianne), Bradley and Cheryl (Bill).

Rick was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Annie Kipfer and his brother Ross Kipfer.

At Rick’s request, cremation will take place and a family memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stratford General Hospital as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Rick's obituary notice on Facebook.
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Monica Hill
3/15/2022 12:20:08 pm

Dear Linda and family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. ❤️

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Linda Kipfer
3/17/2022 09:45:34 am

Thank you for this Monica, I want you to know it meant a lot to me, Love Aunt Linda

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Jan Summerhayes
3/15/2022 01:05:37 pm

We are sorry for your loss Linda. I wish that I could be there for you, however I know Debbie and the kids will completely be there for you and surround you with love and support.

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Linda Kipfer
3/17/2022 09:50:04 am

Dear Jan You are always welcome to be here to share your love with me and my family. Thank you sis for your kind words, It touched my heart, Love Linda

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John Arthur Kelly
3/17/2022 10:39:14 am

IT WAS A PLEASURE AND HONOUR KNOWING RICK ON THE JOB AND THE DIFFERENT COMMITEES OF LOCAL 527. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENSES R.I.P.

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John O'Connor
3/17/2022 12:26:04 pm

Sincere Condolences to all Ricks Family and friends. Rick was one of the best Welders I have worked with in 527. Bruce, Darlington etc. Never many Cutouts with Ricks work. RIP Brother Rick.

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Judy Stan
3/18/2022 12:44:27 pm

So very sorry for your loss Linda. My deepest sympathies for you and your family and Rick's as well!!

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Linda
3/21/2022 01:36:07 pm

Thank you Judy was nice to hear from you.

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Debbie
3/18/2022 10:54:49 pm

I am very sorry for your loss Mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us <3

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Linda
3/21/2022 01:44:49 pm

Thanks Deb you and kids have been such a big help. Love you guys

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