Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp, 88, of Keedysville, Maryland, died September 22 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Born June 19, 1937, in Bakersville, Maryland, he graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1955 and was the husband of the late Vivian Clipp for 63 years. He had been a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Keedysville, where he served as church treasurer, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent, council member, and choir member. Clipp was employed by M. P. Möller of Hagerstown and was one of the founders of Trivo Company, Inc., also of Hagerstown, which produced and repaired reed pipes for organs of all types.
Joseph Edward Clipp is survived by sons, Lyndell (Fonda), Brent (Peggy), Galen (Sandra), and Dolan (Salli), five grandchildren, a step grandson, three great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a sister Linda Ridenour (Marvin), two sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service took place September 29 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Keedysville. Interment was at Boonsboro Cemetery, Boonsboro, Maryland. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Post Office Box 187, Keedysville, Maryland 21756, or to a charity of your choice.
