Milton “Mick” Sippel

Memorial services for Milton “Mick” Sippel, 82, of Groton will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30th at Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.  Rev. Tom Sumers will officiate.  Inurnment will take place at a later date in Union Cemetery, Groton. Family requests casual dress for services.  

Mick passed away October 20, 2025 at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen.

Milton L. Sippel was born on January 23, 1943 to Wesley and Lorraine (Weihrauch) Sippel in Aberdeen.  He attended school in Groton and graduated in 1961.  Mick farmed with his dad and brothers following school.  In June of 1962, he was united in marriage with Kathy Tastad and together they were blessed with three children: John, Cheri and Doug.  Mick continued farming until 1979, when he moved to Groton and started a welding shop.  He was a member of the Groton Fire Department for many years.  In later years, he worked for several farmers with livestock and crops.  He also drove truck locally and across the country from Texas to Michigan hauling grain, livestock, and produce.

Mick was a member of the James Valley Threshing Club in Andover and enjoyed sharing and displaying his International Tractor Collection, along with his two brothers and his nephew, Terry Sippel, in the Threshing Bee Parade.  He also loved hunting and fishing with friends and family over the years. In his youth he was a member of the Lazy Farmers 4-H Club, then took over as leader for his father after Wes passed away in 1974.  He also took pride in farming and growing large gardens. Always social, he could be found hanging out with friends, telling stories, and dancing to music.

Celebrating his life are his sons, John (Lisa) Sippel of Groton, Doug Sippel of Groton, son-in-law, Tom Strom of Groton; 10 grandchildren: Amanda Sippel, Allison (Tanner Lemon) Sippel, Kaylee Sippel, Garrett (Emily) Belden, Greg Belden, Alicia (Colin) Burrer, Wyatt (Megan) Kurtz, Clayton (Aimee) Kurtz, Holden Sippel, Gage Sippel; 8 great-grandchildren: Waylon Lemon, Violet Belden, Brantley Belden, Addison Gauer, Finley and Olivia Burrer, Wrenley and Jorie Kurtz; two brothers, Bob Sippel of Aberdeen and Rex (Cindy) Sippel of Groton. Additionally, his many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his daughter, Cheri Strom.

Honorary Urnbearers will be: Bob, Renee, and Travis Swisher, Craig Weber, Lee Thompson, Paul Walter, Bill, Eileen, and Austin Schuelke, Rich Fliehs, Todd and Wade Anderson, and many more friends and neighbors.

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