Richard L. Tipple

Tipple, Richard L., 45, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, OH surrounded by loved ones. Rich was born June 20, 1971 in Fort Wayne, IN to Daniel and Kathleen (Murphy) Tipple. Many will remember him as a big guy with an even bigger heart. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his loving Fiance, Amy Parks; a sister, Cindy Sheets; three nieces, Amanda (fiance, Matthew) Tipple, Danielle (Brad) Shipley and Rachel Sheets; great nephew, Micheal Tipple; great niece, Sophia Schmitz; and three step-sons, Josh, Justin and Jeremy Bailey. Rich touched many lives and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Michael Parks officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.