Timothy Lee Gipprich, 63, of Campbell, California, died September 13, 2013 in the Emergency Room at O'Connor Hospital, San Jose, California.

Born December 27, 1949 in West Reading, he was a son of Walter Paul Gipprich and Patricia Mae (Goheen) Gipprich of Spring Township.

He was a 1968 graduate of Holy Name High School and a graduate of the Gemo-logical Institute of America, Carlsbad, California.

He is also survived by eight siblings: Mary C., widow of Ronald L. Yeager of Spring Township; Ann P., wife of Dennis W. Stufflet of Spring Township; Philip A., husband of Cindy H. (Haas) Gipprich of Brecknock Township; Abby L., wife of Mark S. Hunsberger of Wyomissing; Peter M., husband of Maureen R. (McKeone) Gip-prich of Exeter Township; Richard G., husband of Ashley M. (Covach) Gipprich of Spring Township; Amy E. Gipprich of Ephrata, Lancaster County; and Margaret G., wife of John C. Woodward of Wyomissing. Other survivors include Donna Lynn (Neubaurer) Koller, fiancee of the late Dennis C. Gipprich of Spring Township, and two sisters-in-law, Donna L. (Ehric) Gipprich of Stowe and Tacy (Behm) Gipprich of Shillington; 20 nieces and nephews; five great-nephews; and three great-nieces.

He was predeceased by three brothers: Walter B., Gregory O. and Dennis C. Gipprich.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately. Entombment will be in Gethsemane Mausoleum, Muhlenberg Township. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Precious Blood Convent, 1094 Welsh Road, Shillington, PA 19607.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

Published in Reading Eagle on September 18, 2013