Obituary of Gerald Paul "Jerry" Lippold

Gerald Paul "Jerry" Lippold, 83, of Carlinville, IL, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home in Carlinville, IL. Jerry was born December 1, 1941, in Carlinville, IL, a son of Herman P. and Virginia Bellm Lippold. Jerry graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1959. Jerry was involved in many things during his life. He was co-owner with his brother in law, Rodney Arnett, of Lippold and Arnett Trucking and Macoupin County Asphalt. He was in construction, building many homes in the area as well as development of several sub-divisions, as well as farming. He loved tractor pulls, horses, and traveling. He had a plane and flew it often, he went sky-diving twice, and he even ran with the bulls in Spain. Jerry touched many lives in the community. His wit and antics at the morning men's coffee group will certainly be missed. His family was very important to him, especially his great-grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Jennifer Kay Hartsook, son in law; Timothy T. "Tim" Stewart, and brother; Eugene F. Lippold Private family services will be held at a later date. Jerry is survived by his wife, Ann (Peasley) Lippold of Carlinville, IL, daughter, Elizabeth D. Stewart of Carlinville, IL, brother, Richard (Janet) Lippold of Carlinville, IL, sister, Mariann Qualls, sister, Rita Arnett of Carlinville, IL, sister, Barbara L. Brunk of Carlinville, IL, sister, Linda (Henry) Ahrling of Plainview, IL, brother, William Lippold of FL, sister, Karen (Scott) Joiner of FL, grandson, Jesse (Katie) Hartsook of Carlinville, IL, grandson, Shannon Stewart of Carlinville, IL, granddaughter, Alyse (Devon) Stewart-Fix of Carlinville, IL, sister-in-law, Margaret Lippold of Carlinville, IL, great-grandchildren; Claire Hartsook, Maximus Hartsook, Haiden Fix, Arthur Fix, and several nieces and nephews, Memorials may be made to Carlinville Area Hospital. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.