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Allen “Zip” William Zipperer

July 16, 1943 - May 27, 2018
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 6/2, 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 6/2, 2:30 pm
Memorial

Memorials appreciated to Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Boulevard,  Suite 102 PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057, www.semperfifund.org; or Lakeland University – Athletic Department Advancement Office, W3718 South Drive, Plymouth, Wisconsin, 53073.

Age 74, of Pewaukee. Died suddenly on May 27, 2018. Husband of Gretchen (nee Ellerbusch) for 49 years. Father of Tracey A. (Rick) Ortiz and Craig A. (Tirzah) Zipperer. Grandfather of Harrison and Peyton. Brother of Leo (Margi) Zipperer and Margaret Mueller. Also loved by sisters-in-law Karen Ellerbusch and Barbara Zipperer, and other family andContinue Reading

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Isabel & Ruben Ortiz left a message on June 4, 2018:
We have Al in our thoughts and prayers. All our love to you and family
Isabel & Ruben Ortiz left a message on June 4, 2018:
We have Al in our thoughts and prayers. All our love to you Gretchen and family
Michael Schuh left a message on June 3, 2018:
Gretchen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Al was a great man and friend. I had the pleasure of working with him at Grace Cocoa.
Nancy Zeit left a message on June 2, 2018:
My most sincere condolences go to Gretchen, Tracey, Craig and all other family members. As difficult as I'm sure this is, I am also sure that you have wonderful memories to help you.
Rosemary Kraemer left a message on June 1, 2018:
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers will be continued for you and your family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jim Helgemoe left a message on June 1, 2018:
Somehow in our hearts we know, Our dear Lord only takes the very best. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Jim & Henrietta Helgemoe
Mel & Sue Heaney left a message on June 1, 2018:
Rest in peace my good friend. You'll be deeply missed "both personally & on the golf course"! Our deepest sympathy goes to Al's family & especially his loving wife (Gretchen). Al will now become a member of the best foursome heaven has to offer! God/ Jesus / Holy Spirit & A -- until we meet again on the first tee! Keep them long & straight!
Bill Gospodarek, Manitowoc left a message on June 1, 2018:
Al is resting peacefully with his 1st Basketball Coach Fr. Ed. My thoughts are with the family. A former St, Mary's Rainbow Teammate
Tony & Lindsey Roder left a message on May 31, 2018:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Lindsey and My thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be thinking of you and wishing you as much peace as possible in the times ahead.
Broadlands Golf Club left a message on May 31, 2018:
One of our favorite customers and dear friend that loved the game of golf. We know he is in Heaven golfing with Arnold Palmer! We will miss him dearly and our deepest sympathies to his wife, Gretchen, and family.
Dani Stillman left a message on May 31, 2018:
I am so sorry to hear about Al's passing. He was an amazing man. My thoughts are with you during this time.
Donna Parker-Mattson left a message on May 31, 2018:
Al's untimely passing will be felt by all who knew him. May God bless Gretchen and family during this difficult time.
Chris Dennis left a message on May 30, 2018:
I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Al at Grace Cocoa for almost ten years. To me, Al was always very gracious, a lot of fun to work with, and willing to help everyone. Al was one of the "good guys." He will be missed but never forgotten. My heart goes out to Gretchen and family.
Mike Harvey left a message on May 30, 2018:
A great guy and one of the best athletes to graduate Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Reunited again with Tall Paul . God bless Zip. Mike Harvey Sister Bay, Wi
Don Spillane left a message on May 30, 2018:
Saddened by the loss of a former colleague and friend. He will be missed
Mary Ann Williams left a message on May 30, 2018:
With deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Al Zipperer. God's blessing go out to his family during this time. I worked at Ambrosia Chocolate, Grace Cocoa and then ADM Cocoa.
Pedro F Mata left a message on May 30, 2018:
Very sad to hear about your loss... my prayers for him and his family
Pam Girtz left a message on May 29, 2018:
So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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