On January 20, 2022 Ralph Michael “Mike” Gipprich, age 62. Devoted son to the late Ralph and Doris (nee Thompson) Gipprich; loving brother of Vicki Kessler and her husband Mike, Doug Gipprich and his wife Karen, and the late Dennis Gipprich; cherished uncle of Kelly Gentry and her husband Andrew, Michelle Mowry and her husband Justin and Shane Kessler and his wife Mary; and great uncle of 5 great nieces and nephews.
Mike was an avid bowler and golfer in his younger years. He was a Ravens fan, and enjoyed reading anything sci-fi he could get his hands on. He was also a trove of trivia knowledge, who loved his family gatherings and the poker game that usually came with them.
Uncle Michael, known as UM to his nieces and nephew, was very involved in their lives as they grew up. A sports fan at his nieces' rec and high school games and video game companion to his nephew. In more recent times he took immense joy in the company of his great nieces and nephews.