Obituary for Lyle A. Schippa

Lyle A. Schippa, age 83, of Saugatuck/Fennville, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Lyle attended Holland High School and was known for his great sense of humor, quick wit, charm, and unconditional love for his family. He was the owner & captain of Schippa's Charter Service in Saugatuck and was also a heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324.

Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean; and sister Diane.

Lyle is survived by his:

Children
Tony (Terri) Schippa of Fennville
Amie Schippa of Seattle, WA
Dulcie Schippa of Oak Park, IL
Kevin Schippa of Holland

Grandchildren
Joe Schippa, Eric Schippa, Kevin Schippa, Tevon Jackson, Sebastian Robinson, Sydney Robinson, Destiney Bruce, Annai Bruce

7 Great Grandchildren

Brothers
Fred (Sue) Schippa of South Haven
Tom (Joanne) Schippa of Douglas

The loving family that he shared with Mary Jean, including her four sons, her siblings and her extended family.

Family services are planned for 12:00pm (noon) on Sunday, May 17 with Rev. Leslie Bolt officiating. Friends may join via livestream at www.facebook.com/Langeland-Sterenberg-Funeral-Homes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Construction Angels at www.constructionangels.us. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home and condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.