Edmund Lipski

Edmund H. Lipski, 75, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO.

Edmund was born March 24, 1945, to Frank and Leopolda (Czarnowski) Lipski, in Isny, Germany. He married Catherine Arnold of St. Louis, Missouri.

He attended St. Louis University, where he played soccer, prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. After his military service he worked many years as a member of the Teamsters Union. Later in life, he began a career in Sales of home furnishings and appliances. Edmund enjoyed playing golf, watching any kind of sporting events, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Leopolda Lipski; wife, Catherine Lipski; and brother, Frank Lipski.
Edmund is survived by his children, Frank (Gina) Lipski, Teresa (Rick) Rankin, and Tony (Terry) Connizzo; grandchildren, Steven and Sarah Lipski, Tony, Matthew, Ricky & Katie Rankin, and Michelle Connizzo; great grandchildren, Liam & Lily Connizzo, Emma & Nicole Ryan; brother, John (Joan) Lipski; sisters, Mary (Tom) Hennessy, Hedy Lipski Getz, Stella Bilbrey; many nieces & nephews.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Paul Educational Foundation.

Visitation: Monday, March 8, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Tuesday, March 9, 2021, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:00 am, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Clergy: Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor

Interment: Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, St. Ann, MO

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL