Kenneth R. Hipple passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Hackettstown, NJ. He was 88 years old.  Kenny was born on December 4, 1936, in South Orange, NJ.

He was a proud Marine and served in the Marines from 1954 to 1958. After leaving the Marine Corps, he became an Auto Body Repairman until he retired.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret (Peggy), daughter Suzanne and husband Kevin Mattos, and granddaughter Mary. Kenny also had many nieces and nephews.

Kenny and Peggy met through horses, which was a love they shared and passed down to their daughter. At the time of his death, they were living out their dream to live on their own farm with their daughter, her husband, and their daughter.

Kenny was predeceased by his father, William and mother, Lilian and his brothers, August, Donald, James, and sisters, Joan and Ruth.

At this time there are no services planned, but the family may have a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle VA 22172.