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Terry Lee Hiple Veteran

Birth
Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana, USA
Death
7 Nov 2023 (aged 84)
Burial
La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Son of Donald and Betty (Hoke) Hiple.
Terry was a 1957 graduate of Swayzee High School. He served in the National Guard from 1960 to 1966. He married Dixie Martin on May 28, 1961. She passed away October 26, 1990. He then married Regina (Harper) Brane on November 25, 1992. Terry was a man of many talents and wore many hats. Throughout his life he was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He was a mentor to many along with being a boss, business owner, and a skilled craftsman. Terry was a carpenter and owned Hiple Construction for 52 years before retiring in 2019 and turning his business to John Powell, a close family friend from LaFontaine but Terry continued working on smaller projects. He enjoyed anything that was a challenge to make. He had built a full-size stagecoach, an electric car, a cannon, and a Gatling gun. Terry was an artist and enjoyed painting. Terry was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church in LaFontaine. He was also a member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge #61, Order of the Eastern Star 301 LaFontaine Chapter, Scottish Rite, Shriners, and the American Legion Post #368 in Van Buren, Indiana.

Terry is survived by his wife, Regina Hiple; his mother, Betty Hiple ; one daughter, one son, one stepdaughter, one stepson, four grandchildren, four step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, He is preceded in death by his father.
Son of Donald and Betty (Hoke) Hiple.
Terry was a 1957 graduate of Swayzee High School. He served in the National Guard from 1960 to 1966. He married Dixie Martin on May 28, 1961. She passed away October 26, 1990. He then married Regina (Harper) Brane on November 25, 1992. Terry was a man of many talents and wore many hats. Throughout his life he was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He was a mentor to many along with being a boss, business owner, and a skilled craftsman. Terry was a carpenter and owned Hiple Construction for 52 years before retiring in 2019 and turning his business to John Powell, a close family friend from LaFontaine but Terry continued working on smaller projects. He enjoyed anything that was a challenge to make. He had built a full-size stagecoach, an electric car, a cannon, and a Gatling gun. Terry was an artist and enjoyed painting. Terry was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church in LaFontaine. He was also a member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge #61, Order of the Eastern Star 301 LaFontaine Chapter, Scottish Rite, Shriners, and the American Legion Post #368 in Van Buren, Indiana.

Terry is survived by his wife, Regina Hiple; his mother, Betty Hiple ; one daughter, one son, one stepdaughter, one stepson, four grandchildren, four step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, He is preceded in death by his father.


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  • Created by: v f
  • Added: Nov 9, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261367204/terry_lee-hiple: accessed ), memorial page for Terry Lee Hiple (12 Jun 1939–7 Nov 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 261367204, citing La Fontaine IOOF Cemetery, La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by v f (contributor 46924171).