Thomas John "Tommy" Bippert, of Rio Medina, passed away on August 27, 2021 in San Antonio at the age of 82.  He was born June 1, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to Clarence Charles Bippert and Martha Alma Wurzbach Bippert.

On July 13, 1962, Tommy married Jacquelyn Elaine Becker in Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas. Their marriage was blessed with fifty-nine years of marriage and five children.

In 1957, Tommy graduated from Castroville High School. After graduation, he served in the Army National Guard for eight years and was discharged with a final rank of First Lieutenant. Tommy worked for City Public Service in San Antonio, retiring after working there for thirty-five years. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and served as a communion minister, and was a member of St. Louis Men's Society, Medina Valley Hunter's Club, and the Kilowatt Club.

Tommy spent many years doing wood and metal working and fixing anything and everything. Tommy and Jackie enjoyed spending their time traveling throughout the United States and to France, antique shopping, and attending all of the sporting events of their grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn Bippert of Rio Medina; children, Blaine Bippert of Rio Medina, Jason Bippert (Donna) of Castroville, Tyrone Bippert of Castroville, Stephanie Bippert of Rio Medina and Lesley Frazier (Kevin) of Big Foot; grandchildren, Karlyn Williams, Alexandra Carroll (Zane), Baylor, Tannor and Jaylin Bippert, and two "on the way"; one great-grandchild "on the way"; brothers, Bob Bippert, Bill Bippert (Frances); mother-in-law, Florence Becker; and in-laws, Gaye Bippert Belcher (Donald), Sharon and Ray Griggs, Janet and Jimmy Franklin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Martha Alma Bippert; granddaughter, Tori Bippert; brothers, Nelson Bippert, Clarence Bippert, Melvin Bippert; father-in-law, Ferd Becker; sisters-in-law, Cindy Stein, Sue Bippert, June Bippert and Eloise Bippert.

Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville, followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery. A Bereavement Luncheon at the Braden Keller Community Center will immediately follow the interment.

Memorials may be made in Tommy's memory to St. Louis Catholic Church for Masses, St. Louis Society for Scholarships, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com