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John "Jack" Peter Lippert

Riverside, CA, USA

November 13, 1940 - December 8, 2020

Nov 13, 1940 - Dec 8, 2020

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John Peter Lippert, known as Jack by friends and loved ones, was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Fireman in the Vietnam War aboard the Kittyhawk. He was a long time resident of Riverside CA and a member of the VFW where he would meet friends for dancing and karaoke. He was the oldest of 9 children and took his role of big brother seriously. His reason for enlisting in the military was to send his earnings home to his mother and siblings, taking on the role of provider for his family in the absence of his father. After the military he went on to marry Grace and they shared over 3 decades together before her passing in 2009. Traveling and entertaining in their home being a prominent feature of their union.
Together with Grace his selfless nature was shown again when he, without obligation and zero hesitation, raised his step granddaughter Michelle as his own child when the need arose during early infancy. He was an impeccable father and was very close to his daughter and his best friends Dan, Marilyn and Lola. He was kind to everyone he met and had a big heart for children so it's no surprise he was a wonderful grandfather also, developing close relationships with his grandsons Riley and Nigel. All of this done while quietly battling PTSD and anxiety. He found strength in his faith in God and the prevalence of good.
A small service with full military honors was held at Riverside National Cemetery in January with his daughter, her husband Eric, his grandsons, brother Paul, sisters Mary and Caroline and a few close friends in attendance.
We can continue his legacy of kindness and service to others by being kind and in service to others.
In lieu of flowers you can make a donation in his name to the Military Honors Detail or anything else that helps support our Veterans.

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