Donald L. Hippensteel

HIPPENSTEEL, Donald L.
Mattawan, Michigan Donald passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday afternoon, November 13, 2010, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born July 14, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Chester and Harriet Norcross Hippensteel. He lived most of his adult life in Mattawan, MI, where he was a previous owner of Ports of Call party store. Don retired as a pipefitter from Union Local 357 after 35 years. Don was an avid car enthusiast attending car shows regularly showing his two Corvettes and winning many awards. He also enjoyed driving in many local parades and his annual trip with other Corvette buddies to Bowling Green, KY each spring. Other hobbies included bowling, golf, handball, camping, softball, storytelling, tinkering with his cars in his garage and hunting on his property where he enjoyed hosting opening day each year at "The Barn". Don had a large heart and was willing to help anyone that needed it without hesitation. Don was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Hippensteel and a niece. He is survived by: two children, Sara Frimand of Paw Paw and Steve Jennifer Hippensteel of Mattawan; twin grandsons, Jacob and Thomas Hippensteel; two sisters, Marcia Ralph Stafford of Kalamazoo and Linda David Barnd of San Antonio, TX; companion, Dee Chriscoe; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Services will be held 11:00 Thursday morning at the funeral home, with Pastor Jim Dyke, officiating. Interment will follow services in Mattawan's Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions should be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Don's online guest book or leave a condolence to his family. 269-343-1508