He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Ernel, as well as his children, Volker and Karen, grandchildren Elya and Ethan, great grandchild Judah, grandchildren Danielle, Anna, Bethany, children Andrea and Gilles, children Mark and Elissa, grandchildren Yale and Luke, sister Heidi May and family, and numerous extended family and friends. Reinhard was predeceased by his sister Waltraud in 2015 and his brother Helmut in 2017.
Reinhard was born in Koenigsberg, Germany, to Gustav and Minna Zipprick. He experienced the difficult years of World War 2 at a young age; his family was separated and displaced in 1945. The family was reunited in 1948, and started a new life in southern Germany. It was during this time that Reinhard saw his need for a Savior and came to faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord. Reinhard believed in the God of the Bible; this was evident during his recent battle with lung cancer. He affirmed that all things will work out for the good of those who love God and was looking forward to living in eternity with Him. His greatest joy was that all members of his family were also followers of Christ Jesus.
So, while we will feel his absence very much, we are convinced that we will see him again. Instead of good-bye, it is rather ‘till we meet again’ – or in German – Aufwiedersehen!
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