Richard D. Tipple

Richard D. Tipple, 77, died at Adena Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, November 9, 2026.

He was born July 20, 1949 in Lancaster, OH to the late Herman C. and Mary (Hedges) Tipple.

Richard served in the US Army during the Vietnam war. He retired as superintendent for the city of Lancaster water pollution control department.

Richard is survived by his children Richard D. Tipple, Jr. and Deborah L. Tipple; grandchildren Donald Fox, Jr., Whitney (William) Selby, Stepine Alexander, Amy Tipple, and Heather Tipple; as well as several great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his special friend Barbara Campbell; his parents; and brother Herman “Butch” Tipple.

Family and friends may visit from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, OH 43130. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 18, 2026 in the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

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