Donald James Kipper Sr

Donald James Kipper Sr., 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 23, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Don was born on July 6, 1953, to Louis Kipper and Mary Alexander in Aurora, Illinois.
Don was the best father, grandfather, and companion. He loved racing and building motors for race cars, hanging out in the shop with his friends building hot rods. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and listening to music. He could hang with the best on the bs. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Don is survived by the love of his life, Janice Rose; five children, Michelle Kipper (Leo), Bridget Pankey (Bud), Chev Lantz (Mayra), DJ, and John Cook (Tisha); one step son, Thomas Connner Jr (Bobbie Joe); 16 grandchildren, Trina, Mavrick, Fantashia, Dominick, Alexus, Cierra, Angelica, CJ, Natalie, Nico, Jasmine, Kiersten, Kayla, Noah, Ashley and Zoe; 11 great grandchildren; three siblings, Bill Kipper (Brenda), Angela Farris, and Tina Batton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, and one sibling, Judy McGowen.
Memorial Gathering will be at a later date.
Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Donald James Kipper Sr.
Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com