Michael Theodore Lippold

Michael T. Lippold, 63, of Liberty, MO, passed away at his home surrounded by family, following struggles with cancer. Michael was a native of Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Benson High School. He later honorably served as a submariner for 11 years in the U. S. Navy.

Following honorable discharge, Mike worked for the Winnelson Company in Albequerque, NM and later served as President of the Topeka Winnelson Company. He then was employed at Midway Wholesale in Topeka for 10 years. He most recently worked for the BluLinx Corporation in Centennial, CO and Kansas City, MO.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Donald L. and Doris H. (Andersen) Lippold; brother, Donald Lippold and infant grandson, Parker. He leaves his wife, Julie; children, Elizabeth Lippold, Timothy Lippold (Anna) and Debra Weaver (Shane Graham); step-daughters, Kelley Christensen (Shawn) and Kait O'Keefe (Colton); grandchildren, Nolan, Corbin, Dalton, Jonathan and Amaya; as well as other family members and friends.

A celebration of life service will begin at 11:00 am Saturday, August 25th, at the First Christian Church of Topeka, 1880 SW Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66604. A luncheon for family and friends will be served immediately following the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Service: 11AM, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at First Christian Church of Topeka, Kansas