Gerald ‘Gerry’ G. Sips, 83

Gerald "Gerry" G. Sips, 83, of Freedom, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 30, 2026. Born May 7, 1943, in Splinter Ridge near Spencer to Walter and Caretta (Harlan) Sips, he graduated from Patricksburg High School in 1961.

Gerry served 26 years as a police officer, including 18 as Chief of Police, retiring in 1992. A jack-of-all-trades, he also worked in construction, auto repair, and farming. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, trips to Montana, and riding horses alongside Sandra, his wife of over 47 years.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Sandra S. (Fiscus) Sips; children, Eric (Leslie) Sips, Terry (Shanel) Sips, and Rachel (James Devlin) Lynch; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Tresa Sips and Sue Sips; and dearest friend, George Knapp.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Walter Sips, Jr. and Fritzi Sips.

The family will gather soon to celebrate his life. Arrangements are in the care of Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington (a division of Walton Funeral Service).

Online condolences may be shared at www.welchcornett.com.