Larry Sipple

Larry Robert Sipple, of Lincoln, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born December 8, 1951 in Dover, DE the son of the late Arthur and Agnes (Williams) Sipple. He was a graduate of Felton High School. Larry was a Staff Sergeant in the Delaware Army - National Guard. He was sworn in as a Magistrate Judge for the State of Delaware on October 10, 2004 and he retired on March 31, 2019. Larry was a Life Member, Past Chief and Past President of the Felton Community Fire Company; a Member and past Deputy Chief of the Carlisle Fire Company, Milford as well as a Past President of the Kent County Firefighters Association. He enjoyed hunting, boating and camping in his spare time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Steven Sipple and his siblings Donald Sipple (Izetta), Ronald Sipple, and Shirley Hairgrove(Richard).

He is survived by his wife of 32 years Connie Sipple; two children Karen Sipple and Kevin Sipple (Kelly); a brother William A. Sipple (Joyce) and a sister-in-law Margaret (Bootsie) Sipple; grandchildren Tyler Sipple, Christopher Sipple, Ryan Sipple (Caitlyn), Sarah Sipple and Chase Sipple; and a great grandson Luke Sipple.

A Celebration of Larry's Life will be held 1 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Felton Community Fire Company, 9 E. Main Street, Felton where a visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to either the Felton Fire Company, P.O. Box 946, Felton, DE  19943 or to the Carlisle Fire Company, P.O. Box 292, Milford, DE  19963. Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.

Positions Held:

• 1989 - President
• 1986 - Fire Chief
• 1985 - Fire Chief