Gary W. Kipfer Obituary (1956 - 2022)

Gary W. Kipfer, 65, of Pontiac, IL passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 1:50 a.m. at Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with a Celebration of Life on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Wolf Creek Golf Course in Pontiac. Inurnment will be at Southside Cemetery in Pontiac at a later date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Gary was born September 3, 1956, in Pontiac, IL to Fred and Bertha (Lambrich) Kipfer. He married Donna S. Bammann on October 1, 1994, in Pontiac, IL. She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are his daughter, Molly N. Kipfer of Pontiac, IL; sisters, Janet K. (Dan) Freed of Phoenix, AZ and Kelly L. Brown of Westminster, CO; mother-in-law, Marilyn Bammann of Pontiac, IL; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Kipfer of Rialto, CA, Diane Bammann of Pontiac, IL, Debbie (Roger) Smith of Glenarm, IL; brother-in-law, Mark (Marla) Bammann of Pontiac, IL; several nieces, nephews, aunt, uncle, cousins; and his loving canine companions, Cato, Remy, and Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Skip Kipfer; father-in-law, John Bammann; and best friend, Herb Black. Gary graduated from Pontiac Township High School in 1974. He retired as plant manager from Hicks Gas after 40 years, working his way through every position on his way to manager. Gary was a longtime member of Wolf Creek Golf Course where he played countless rounds with his golfing buddies. He enjoyed watching and talking about the Fighting Illini men's basketball team and the Chicago White Sox, bowling in leagues at the Fiesta Lanes, and playing cards with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Livingston County Humane Society, 21179 N 1358 East Road, Pontiac, IL 61764. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.