Skip passed away on December 21, 2011 in Bristol, Indiana from a lung infection.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Dorf), children Michelle and Dustin (Jessica0 and three grandchildren he adored, Anna, Gavin and Gwyneth.  His brother, Richard, also survives.  Skip was cremated and his ashes will be spread in a local river.  A celebration of his life will be held in SPring, 2012.