Jean Shippy

Jean Ellen (Babler) Shippy, age 73, of Middleton passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Brookdale Madison West. She was born November 11, 1946 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Wyss) Babler. Jean attended Monticello High School. She was very active in high school plays and drama, playing the oboe in band, she was a cheerleader throughout her years in school, she was a majorette and participated on the prom committee and court. Jean married Ronnie Shippy on September 14, 1968 at Zwingli United Church of Christ in Monticello WI. They were high school sweethearts and were blessed with 51 years of marriage together. Jean was a medical secretary with the UW Psychiatry Department for over 30 years. Jean enjoyed yearly summer vacations relaxing at a cabin on the lake in St. Germain WI. She also enjoyed many casino adventures with Ronnie, her sister, Bev and other friends. Jean had a passion for golden retrievers and loved her dogs Bijou and Scooter. Jean and family rarely missed a Friday night fish fry. Jean was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt.

Jean is survived by her cherished husband, Ronnie; children Mark Shippy and Melinda (Steve) Rammer; grandsons, Gabriel and Ozric Rammer and her sister Beverly (Darrell) Hilliard. She is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Emma Babler, brothers, Don and Allan Babler as well as many aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 16 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 6021 University Ave., Middleton, from 4-6:30 PM. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:30 PM presided by Pastor Harold Zimmick.

Entombment will occur Friday, January 17 at RESURRECTION CEMETARY, 2705 Regent Street, Madison at 2 PM.

The family would like to thank Dr. Natalie Callander and Michelle Lakner, NP at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, the staff at Brookdale Madison West and Agrace Hospice for their loving care and support of Jean.