She was born to Bertha nee Flessner Schwab and Bruno J. Schwab in New Braunfels on October 6, 1927. She married Norman Zipp on October 8, 1949 at First Protestant Church in New Braunfels. She started her career at Randolph Air Force Base, then retired from Mission Valley Mills after 47 years as secretary. Upon retirement she spent as much time with her husband and 3 grandchildren as possible. She also worked many hours researching her family genealogy; collaborating in writing a book for both the Schwab and Zipp families. She was active in the Comal County Genealogy Society where she served as Cemetery Chairperson. She had a passion for preserving her family heritage.
She leaves behind a loving extended family and many cherished friends. She is survived by son, Donald Zipp and wife Mellissa; grandchildren, Stephanie Zipp, Darren Zipp, and Travis Zipp; brother, Bruno Schwab; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman Zipp; son, Dennis J. Zipp; brothers, Alex and Monroe Schwab; and sister, Melba Schlueter.
Public Visitation will begin 5:00 PM Wednesday at Zoeller Funeral Home with the family present to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, February 24, 2011 at First Protestant Church with Reverend Charles Van Natter. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Comal County Genealogy Society, PO Box 310160, New Braunfels, Texas 78131 or First Protestant Church of New Braunfels.
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