Steven H. Lipperer

Lipperer, Steven H. MADISON Steven H. Lipperer, age 39, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008, as a result of injuries sustained in a MedFlight helicopter accident. He was born on Sept. 17, 1968, in Fort Atkinson, the son of Raymond and Diann Lipperer. A 1987 graduate of Jefferson High School, Steve completed his education at the Spartan School of Aeronautics and Technology College in Tulsa, Okla. Steves professional career was marked by adventure and travel. He piloted helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for 20 years, in various parts of the world, including Hawaii, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. He loved aerobatic flying and spent time as a fire-fighting pilot as well. Since 2000, he was a Med Flight pilot for Air Methods Inc. at the University Hospital. He loved anything with speed and an engine, particularly motorcycles and Corvettes. He was a master chef and a lover of blues music. Most of all, he loved his family and friends. Steve was united in marriage to D?sir?e La Charit? on July 28, 2007, in Madison. In addition to his wife, D?sir?e, he is survived by his parents, Raymond and Diann Lipperer; two brothers, Jeff (Jodi) Lipperer and their children, Corey and Nathan of Jefferson and Greg Lipperer of Jefferson; his in-laws, Raymond and Virginia (Gini) La Charit? of Middleton; and a brother-in-law, Trey (Heather) La Charit? and their children, Emma and Grace of Knoxville, Tenn. Steve will also be greatly missed by Nutmeg, their loyal canine companion. Those wishing to join the family, services honoring the lives of Steven H. Lipperer and Dr. Darren B. Bean will be held held at 7 p.m. at the MONONA TERRACE, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, with seating at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 15, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718-6941. Parking is limited. With the exception of rain the services will be outdoors. Please dress appropriately. To view the Memorial Service video for Steve Lipperer, please click here.