Meredith “Mer” Sipe

May 24, 1979 - July 9, 2026

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Sunday 8/2, 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Sunday 8/2, 3:00 pm

4:30 PM – Celebration of Life at The Tap Yard, 1927 East Sunset Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

In honor of Meredith’s love for her family, memorials are preferred to support Jonathon and Austin’s future. Contributions can be made at Meredith’s existing Go Fund Me or by check made out to “Meredith Sipe Sumner for the Meredith Sipe Trust.”

Meredith Ann Sipe Sumner, 47, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026 with her beloved husband, Trevor, by her side.

Meredith was born on May 24, 1979 in Stillwater, MN to Kristi and Randall Sipe. At Stillwater High School, she was active in choir and musical theatre. Her passion for music led her to UW-Eau Claire, where she earned a degree in music education.

She began her career teaching choral music in Minnesota and then moved on to Wisconsin where she continued teaching at Muskego High School and went on to perform in her own band, Parallel. Music was more than something she created; it was how she connected, comforted, celebrated, and loved.

Meredith also had a passion for creating and entrepreneurship. She took a leap of faith and left her established career in education to pursue her dream of launching a wedding planning business. Blue Fancy became one of the highest rated luxury wedding planning companies in Wisconsin. Her entrepreneurial and creative spirit continued with another business venture, Fancy Free Buttonry, where she designed and created treasured pieces of jewelry from vintage buttons.

Meredith loved deeply and without reservation. She found the love of her life in her husband, Trevor. They traveled the world and prioritized time together making meaningful memories. Meredith also cherished her sons, Jonathon and Austin, and delighted in family time. She was fiercely devoted and proud to be their mother.

Meredith built meaningful connections and new friendships everywhere she went. Her laughter was contagious and her smile unforgettable. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and her courage to live boldly and authentically.

Meredith is preceded in death by her grandparents Melvin and Delores Sipe and Hilmer and Dorothy Glanzman as well as several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her loving husband, Trevor, her two sons, Jonathon (17) and Austin (8), her parents Kristi and Randall, her brother Kris, her mother and father-in-law Cindy and William, her brother-in-law Dustin, her sister-in-law Paige (Nick), and further survived by many beloved friends.

Funeral services will be held on August 2, 2026 at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin.

1:00 PM-2:45 PM – Visitation

3:00 PM – Service led by Dr. Lisa Bates Froiland

4:30 PM – Celebration of Life at The Tap Yard, 1927 East Sunset Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Sunday 8/2, 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Map

Sunday 8/2, 3:00 pm

4:30 PM – Celebration of Life at The Tap Yard, 1927 East Sunset Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Meredith Ann Sipe Sumner, 47, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026 with her beloved husband, Trevor, by her side. Meredith was born on May 24, 1979 in Stillwater, MN to Kristi and Randall Sipe. At Stillwater High School, she was active in choir and musical theatre. Her passion for music led herContinue Reading

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Enjoy your wings Meredith.

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Prayers for your family. May her memory be a blessing, and may your family find comfort in the love and support surrounding them

Words cannot express the immense loss we feel. Merediths light shined so bright. She left a lasting impression on all of our hearts. Forever missed.

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We are thinking of you during this difficult time...With deepest sympathy. Much love, prayers and hugs to Rand, Kristi and the family

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our love and deepest condolences to Rand, Kristi and family.

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The very first encounter I had with Meredith was amazing. Meredith was beautiful inside and out, and it was love at first sight. Now I know that Meredith’s family and friends must be heartbroken and I send my very sincere condolences to all who miss her.💔

You are a beautiful soul that will be greatly missed...Love you always cousin.

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I met Mrs. Sipe for the first time I want to say in 2009 when she came to work with my middle school choir. I still remember the song that she taught our choir "Ride in the wind". Because if that experience I took a leap of faith and joined solo ensemble Mrs. Sipe being my voice coach. When I finally made it to high school, of course I joined choir and eventually made it into Sorelle Cantanti, the auditioned choir that Mrs. Sipe taught. However, this was not just a class...we became a family. From singing for state in Madison, to our trip to San antonio, to the weekend retreats...Mrs. Sipe led with a mother's love and knowledge often giving us life advice that I still apply to my own as a 31 year old mom of 2. She was easily to me the most influential woman of my teenage years and I will be forever grateful to have been apart of her life.
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