Thomas Patrick Tippmann Sr, 72, of Fort Wayne died July 23, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born to the late Laurence and Mary "Cross" Tippmann on March 2, 1950 in Fort Wayne. He was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Marybeth Tippmann; sons Tom Tippmann Jr., Ben (Kelly) Tippmann, Ken (Joy) Tippmann, Joe (Corie) Tippmann and Mike (Marissa) Tippmann; daughters Ann (Chad) Sitcler, Jill (Ryan) Walsh, Tricia (James) Woodruff and Mary (Sorcha) Boacheon; Siblings Donald (Marie) Tippmann, Gene (Marilyn) Tippmann, John (Jackie) Tippmann, Helen (John) McCarthy, Ginny (Dave) Perkins, Sally (Rick) Ley, and Nancy (Steve) Henry. 45 grandchildren with one on the way and 5 great grandchildren with one on the way. Tom is preceded in death by his granddaughters Aria Marshall, Jillian and Jacqueline Walsh; daughter in-law Suzanne Tippmann and siblings Mary Ann (Ed) Bobay, Carol Ann Hrncharik Hain, Joseph Tippmann, Robert Tippmann, Anthony Tippmann, Vince Tippmann, Father Laurence Tippmann, Dennis Tippmann and Carlie (Paul) Eisaman. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 pm, Friday, July 29, 2022 at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception 1105 Calhoun St Fort Wayne. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.