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Patrick V. Wippel, 88
April 20, 2020
Patrick Wippel, of Lancaster, died at LGH Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 88 of natural causes not related to COVID-19.
Pat retired as VP from the Society of the Charter Property and Casualty Underwriters in 1997 after 14 years; his service also included 12 years serving as Risk Manager for the CPCU. He first entered the industry in 1953 as an agent for Farm Bureau in southern Ohio. He spent time with various other agencies, including more than two decades at Prudential as an agent and division manager. He received his CLU in 1966, CPCU in 1980, ChFC in 1983, MSM in 1988, and AM in 1991. Pat served as a chapter officer in LIMRA and the Society of CLU and ChFC (now the Society of Financial Service Professionals). He gave motivational speeches to many insurance association groups and served a three-year term on the board of governors for the Society of the CPCU.
Patrick and his wife Mary are long time members of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church where he and his wife were active in their local parish over the past several decades, including a deep commitment to the marriage preparation program Engaged Encounter, Pre-Cana Counselors and mentoring program. Pat was also a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus St. Leo the Great Parish. Pat and Mary celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on April 7th.
Pat’s hobbies included collecting and restoring antique farm equipment for their farm in southern York County, and often assisting neighboring Amish farmers with needed work.
Pat was born on December 11, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Joseph E. Wippel and Mary J. (Andrews) Wippel. He grew up in southern Ohio. Pat attended St. John Vianney Seminary in Bloomingdale Ohio for five years. He later served in the US ARMY and US Army Reserves for more than a decade obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
He is survived by his wife Mary, brother Msgr. John Wippel, of Chevy Chase, MD, son Francis (Karen) Wippel, of Inman, SC, daughter Rita Schmidt (Gary), of Cincinnatus, NY, daughter Kathie Wippel of Lancaster, PA, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Wippel.
He will be laid to rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA on Friday, April 24, 2020.
All are welcome to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at 11AM at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church 2427 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church from 10-11am prior to Mass. Memorial contributions in Pat’s memory, may be made to St. Leo The Great Parochial School 2427 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601.
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May 08, 2020
Dear Mary and family. I am very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I worked with him closely for a number of years at the CPCU Society. He was a wonderful man and a great friend. May he rest in peace.
James Nau
May 08, 2020
Pat was always a great friend and wonderful team mate at CPCU. I never heard anyone ever say an unkind word about him. Loved by many, including my wife, Linda, and I. So sorry for his passing…and very thankful for his long life. Aloha…Don and Linda Hurzeler
April 26, 2020
Dear Mary and family, It is with sadness we read about Pat’s leaving this earth. We have good memories of chatting with the two of you as you walked almost daily by our house. Pat’s interest in his farm and caring for the land was so encouraging. May you know God’s presence with you as you make the difficult changes. Love to you and please stop by for a chat again when things are open to do so.
Priscilla Garrett/Millard Garrett
April 26, 2020
Dear Mary,
I was saddened by the news of Pat’s death. I will never forget his and your kindness to me and my family. He was a good and kind man and will be missed.
Mary Bender Pare
April 24, 2020
Dear Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. It was a real pleasure knowing and working with Pat at CPCU over the years. He was a wonderful person and a great colleague.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wes Porter
April 22, 2020
My dear friend Mary and family, as I write this my heart is filled with so much grief during this dreadful time. You and Pat were such soul mates, full of compassion, and love. I’m so thankful we had the opportunity to share so many good times. Please accept our deepest prayerful sympathy during this most difficult time. All our love and prayer, Walt and Jean
April 22, 2020
Dear Mary and Family. It is so sad to hear that our Engaged Encounter Father is no longer here. Pat was a huge mentor to so many of us in the EE Family, and it would not be where it is today without the both of you. He will be sorely missed while we are all here on Earth, but I know we will all see him again with God. Our prayers go out to you and your entire family. I wish we could be there in person to support, but if you need us, you know where we are.
John & Eileen Ciardullo
April 22, 2020
Mary, Al and I were so sorry to hear of Pat’s death. He was an amazing man of great faith. We will miss him very much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Al and Sandy Shaub
April 22, 2020
Mary, Jack & I are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. It’s tough not being able to share this time personally with friends and family, but know as a person of great faith, you’ll draw comfort knowing Pat is at rest with our Father.
Lena & Jack Hohenadel
April 22, 2020
Dear Mary and Family – I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I worked with Pat at the CPCU Society for many years and have such fond memories of him. He was one of the kindest, caring people I knew. He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mary Drager
April 22, 2020
Dear Mary, Don and I were so sorry to read about Pat’s passing in the newspaper. We really enjoyed seeing and speaking with him in church and at picnics. You chose a wonderful man as your spouse and he will surely be missed. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Pat rest in peace.Don and Carol Crowell
April 22, 2020
Dear Mary and Family,
I am so sorry to read of Pat’s death. I always enjoyed our conversations so much! May our Lord ease your suffering and loneliness in the upcoming days. Pat is now at rest in a wonderful place! 🙏❤️💕
Pat Benjamin
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