Richard Kipfer

Richard “Rich” W. Kipfer, 82, of Bluffton passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne following a short illness. He was born April 26, 1940, in Bluffton to William “Bill” and Erna (Frauhiger) Kipfer. He was married February 10, 1963, in Adams County to Rosie Gerber.
A 1958 graduate of Berne French High School, he was a lifelong farmer in Adams and Wells counties. He also owned and operated Kipfer Wheel Repair in Fort Wayne for over 10 years. In his retirement years, he worked part-time making deliveries for Troyer Brothers in rural Decatur.  
He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, and in his free time, he enjoyed fishing and bird watching. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Runion of Bluffton; son, Derrick (Stefanie) Kipfer of Bluffton; sister, Janeil (Charlie) Johnloz of Wolverine, Michigan; five grandchildren, Jena (Marcus) Schwab; Ryann Runion; and Sofia, Lucas and William Kipfer; and three great-grandchildren, Brielle, Everett and Ensley Schwab.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27 from 2-8 p.m. at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, December 28 at the Apostolic Christian Church East. Officiating will be Kole Meyer and Brent Kaehr. Burial will be at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Adams County.
Memorials may be made to Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
Arrangements provided by Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwincaleharnish.com.