Obituary of Terry G. Whipple

Terry G. Whipple, Sr., age 57 of Santee, NE passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Visitations began at 8 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with an 8 PM Prayer service. Visitations will resume at 5 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee, NE and continue until the time of the service on Tuesday. A Prayer service will be held at 8 PM Sunday and Monday evenings. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Oyate Oyanke Community Center, Santee with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Santee. Terry was born July 17, 1958 in Yankton, SD to Thomas and Ruth (James) Whipple. He lived in Santee most of his life, with a few exceptions of living in Yankton, SD and Norfolk, NE before moving to Santee. Terry earned a certificate in auto mechanics from Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE. His love of cars began leading him into the love of classic cars. Terry was also a jack of all trades. He had a heart of gold and was blessed and loved by many family and friends. Terry is survived by his wife, Cindy of Santee, NE; son, Terry Jr. of Santee, NE; daughters, Rainee and Ruth (Shiree) of Santee, NE; 1 special grandson, Jaidis; 5 more grandchildren; five sisters: Ann McBride, Vietta (Gary) Swalley, Elia (Henry) RedWing, all of Santee, NE, Roxanne (Danny) Redowl of Columbus, NE, Teresa (Nate) Gilpin of Wabeno, WI and 1 brother Frank (Rosella) Whipple of Santee, NE. Terry was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Sonny Henry and Duane "Whip" Whipple and 1 sister, Darlene Henry.