Robert F. Wippel, Jr., 75, of Allentown, passed away on January 7, 2025 at Complete Care at Lehigh, Macungie. Robert was the owner of Bobby & the Floor Sanders for many years until passing his business to his son Rob. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert F. Wippel, Sr. and the late Faye (Knauss) Wippel. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.
Survivors: Daughters: Stephanie L. Wippel of Philadelphia, and Denise M. Wippel of Wichita, KS, Son: Robert F. Wippel, III and his wife Christina Giungo of Chalfont, Brothers: Francis P. Wippel and his wife Judith of Breinigsville and Stephen S. Wippel and his wife Brenda of Alburtis, Sisters: Denise M. wife of Ronald Navarre of Northampton and Mary J. wife of Anthony Guzenski of Kutztown, 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great-Grandchildren, nieces and nephews
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11 A.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. in the funeral home. Following the service, his interment will take place with Full Military Honors at 2 P.M. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Fisher House Foundation, Inc. 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410 Rockville, MD 20852.
