Vita Mae Kippenbrock, 88, Ferdinand

Vita Mae Kippenbrock, 88, of Ferdinand, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her home. 

Vita was born November 12, 1936, in Fulda to Severin and Estella (Gogel) Birchler.

She married Aloysius (Sonny) Kippenbrock on April 16, 1955, in Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Vita was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. 

Vita is survived by three sons, Randall (Ana) Kippenbrock of Santa Fe, N.M., Frank (Mimi) Kippenbrock of Elkridge, Md., and Sam Kippenbrock of Ferdinand; four brothers, Ron (Christina) Birchler, Larry (Mary) Birchler, Richard (Barbara) Birchler and William “Bill” Birchler; four sisters, Carole Leibering, Ardella Fehribach, Pat Birchler and Charlene (Tom) Boutwell; 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. 

Vita was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Kippenbrock; daughters, Rebecca Furhman-Divine and Sherri Morton; grandson, Nathan Furhman; sisters, Anne Birchler, Donna Birchler and Judy Birchler.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 205, at 11:00 a.m. EDT in St. Ferdinand Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, July 14, 2025, at St. Ferdinand Church from 9:00 a.m. EDT until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.

Online condolences may be shared at becherfuneralhome.com.