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HIPPE -- Kenneth George Hippe passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque on September 23, 2004. He was born in Burlington, Iowa on January 2, 1918, the son of George and Edna Hippe of Peoria, Illinois. Jen was a 1936 graduate of Peoria High School and a 1942 graduate of Bradley University. He enlisted in the Navy Reserve in 1939 and retired as a Captain in 1965. He proudly served in the Pacific Theater during World War II for which he was awarded a Navy Cross, two Distinguished FC's, and four air medals. He was an "Ace in a Day" for his part in the Battle over Leyte Gulf on October 24, 1944. In 1945 he married Nell Clayton who predeceased him in 1999. Also in 1945 he joined Trans World Airlines and flew commercially for 32 years until his retirement in 1978. Ken and Nell retired to Albuquerque in 1978. Ken is survived by his 4 daughters and their spouses: Jane and Russ Reilly of Middlebury, Vermont, Barbara and Keith Mansfield of Bend, Oregon, Patti and Randy White of Albuquerque, and Pam Hippe and Paul Hendershott of Boulder, Colorado; by his ten grandchildren, Jennifer Lukela, Jody Soja, and Lindsay Reily, Morgan, Lillie, and Clayton Mansfield, Kat and Justin White, Melissa and Brad Hendershott; by great grandson, Henry Lukela; and by his special friend and companion, Nancy Rose. Ken was predeceased by sisters Janet, Julia, and by brothers Glenn and Leonard. Until his death, Ken volunteered 22 years at the Veteran's Hospital. Those friends wishing to celebrate Ken's life may join the family at a Memorial service to be held October 2, 2004 at 2p.m. at All Saint's Lutheran Church at Coors and Paseo NW. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a memorial contribution to Zia Hospice, 4141 Montgomery NE, 87109
        Published on: Sun September 26, 2004