Robert Lawrence Lippi

Goodwin Funeral Home

Robert Lawrence Lippi, 89, of Frankfort, passed away March 31, 2026 at his home.  He was born November 24, 1936, Van Wert, OH to Victor John & Ida May (Coffelt) Lippi.  He married Carol Sue Weast on November 25, 1981 in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in death on October 6, 2021.

Robert Lippi

Robert graduated high school.  He had lived in Van Wert for 43 years and Frankfort for over 45 years.  He worked as a supervisor/tool control manager for Federal Mogul for 44 years, retiring on August 16, 2000.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frankfort, Indiana.

Robert is survived by his step-children, Matthew Klutzke of Middleton, WI, Satina (Mike Musante) Flaugher of rural Frankfort, grandchildren, Erica Ziehr, Alisha Downing, Amber Croninger, Kyle Croninger, Alex Richardson, Ashley (David) Chaney, Morgan (Sebastian Herra) Flaugher, Kayla Eller, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Carol, daughters, Vicky Richardson and Donna Croninger and brother, William Victor Lippi.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio.  Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence.