Fundraiser launched in honor of Brian Lipp
December 7, 2021 at 10:05 p.m.
Fundraiser launched in honor of Brian Lipp
By Steven Harmeyer -
Brian Lipp passed away last week due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 60.
Brian lived with Cerebral palsy but those closest to him say he never let the disability define him.
"A lot of people in his situation would have probably given up, drawn a check and stayed home," said Merrell Grain owner Chad Merrell. "But he was a go-getter and he hardly ever took time off, he was always right here. And we always wanted to hear his ideas on any decisions we made as a company."
Merrell said he was like a brother. Brian worked for Merrell Grain for nearly 40 years as their goodwill ambassador travelling and meeting people all over the region.
"He was such a people person, you couldn't drive anywhere in the Tri-State or even a few states away without him knowing someone," Chad reflected. "And if you met him, he's somebody you would never forget."
Friends and family also remember Brian's humor as well as his love for fishing and hunting.
A fundraiser has been set up to open a scholarship in Brian's memory through the Franklin County Community Foundation. The scholarship will be made available for students who want to pursue a career in agriculture.
You can donate by visiting any First Financial Bank and asking for the "Remembering Brian" benefit account. It was created by our partners, The 812, who will verify the funds go directly to the community foundation.
"Brian had things wrong with him but he didn't want people to know it. He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him. He lived his life on his own terms and enjoyed it. He was certainly one-of-a-kind," Merrell tearfully remembered.
The funeral was held for Brian on Monday with a celebration of life that followed. Friends and family asked us to thank the community for the love and support that's been given during this difficult time.
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Brian Lipp passed away last week due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 60.
Brian lived with Cerebral palsy but those closest to him say he never let the disability define him.
"A lot of people in his situation would have probably given up, drawn a check and stayed home," said Merrell Grain owner Chad Merrell. "But he was a go-getter and he hardly ever took time off, he was always right here. And we always wanted to hear his ideas on any decisions we made as a company."
Merrell said he was like a brother. Brian worked for Merrell Grain for nearly 40 years as their goodwill ambassador travelling and meeting people all over the region.
"He was such a people person, you couldn't drive anywhere in the Tri-State or even a few states away without him knowing someone," Chad reflected. "And if you met him, he's somebody you would never forget."
Friends and family also remember Brian's humor as well as his love for fishing and hunting.
A fundraiser has been set up to open a scholarship in Brian's memory through the Franklin County Community Foundation. The scholarship will be made available for students who want to pursue a career in agriculture.
You can donate by visiting any First Financial Bank and asking for the "Remembering Brian" benefit account. It was created by our partners, The 812, who will verify the funds go directly to the community foundation.
"Brian had things wrong with him but he didn't want people to know it. He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him. He lived his life on his own terms and enjoyed it. He was certainly one-of-a-kind," Merrell tearfully remembered.
The funeral was held for Brian on Monday with a celebration of life that followed. Friends and family asked us to thank the community for the love and support that's been given during this difficult time.
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