Obituary for Phyllis Joan Gipperich (Simon)
Phyllis Gipperich died peacefully in her home November 10, 2022. Phyllis was born August 12, 1925 to Lodema and Fred Simon in Cincinnati, OH. They relocated to Louisville, KY in 1932 where she graduated from Christ the King and Loretto High Parochial Schools. Phyllis attended Nazareth College (later Spalding University) on scholarship and graduated cum laude with a degree in Medical Technology. She was certified as a Medical Technician and was employed by Saint Joseph’s Infirmary and several local doctors.
She met her future husband, Charles (Charlie) Gipperich Jr., after World War II and married him in 1950. They started the Gipperich Company in 1960 as manufacturers’ representatives where she served several years as business manager and secretary, then worked part-time until their retirement. Phyllis and Charlie celebrated 72 years of marriage in April of this year.
Phyllis was dearly loved by her family and many friends. She played tennis and bridge from the time she was a teenager. She also enjoyed travel, reading, and golf. She and her husband were charter members of Hurstbourne Country Club. She participated in bible study at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church for twenty years, sponsoring them in her home for ten years until she suffered from a chronic illness. She also ran a white elephant booth at Saint Margaret Mary picnics. She was famous for hosting large family gatherings for birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Charles; her children Janet Chapman, Chuck Gipperich (Connie), Betty Bekebrede (Ron), Susie Bartholomai (Greg); 13 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Fred and Lodema Simon; brother, Paul Simon; son in-law, Mark Chapman, and many of her friends.
Special thanks to her caregiver, Alyssa, who took such wonderful care of her.
Expressions of sympathy to Holy Family Radio, 3600 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40220-2326 or Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532-9239 in remembrance of or Masses for Phyllis Gipperich.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 14th, from 4 -7 PM at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Her funeral Mass will be on Tuesday November 15th at 10 AM at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 7813 Shelbyville Rd. Burial will follow the funeral at Saint Michael Cemetery, 1300 Ellison Ave.
She met her future husband, Charles (Charlie) Gipperich Jr., after World War II and married him in 1950. They started the Gipperich Company in 1960 as manufacturers’ representatives where she served several years as business manager and secretary, then worked part-time until their retirement. Phyllis and Charlie celebrated 72 years of marriage in April of this year.
Phyllis was dearly loved by her family and many friends. She played tennis and bridge from the time she was a teenager. She also enjoyed travel, reading, and golf. She and her husband were charter members of Hurstbourne Country Club. She participated in bible study at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church for twenty years, sponsoring them in her home for ten years until she suffered from a chronic illness. She also ran a white elephant booth at Saint Margaret Mary picnics. She was famous for hosting large family gatherings for birthdays, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Charles; her children Janet Chapman, Chuck Gipperich (Connie), Betty Bekebrede (Ron), Susie Bartholomai (Greg); 13 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Fred and Lodema Simon; brother, Paul Simon; son in-law, Mark Chapman, and many of her friends.
Special thanks to her caregiver, Alyssa, who took such wonderful care of her.
Expressions of sympathy to Holy Family Radio, 3600 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40220-2326 or Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532-9239 in remembrance of or Masses for Phyllis Gipperich.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 14th, from 4 -7 PM at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Her funeral Mass will be on Tuesday November 15th at 10 AM at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 7813 Shelbyville Rd. Burial will follow the funeral at Saint Michael Cemetery, 1300 Ellison Ave.