Birth: Jul. 9, 1948 Frankfort Clinton County Indiana, USA Death: Sep. 13, 2010 Bloomington Monroe County Indiana, USA Stephen D. Pippenger, 62, of Bloomington, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Bloomington Hospital. He was born, July 9, 1948 in Frankfort, Indiana, to William A. and Barbara R. (Pearcy) Pippenger. Stephen was in the U.S. Air Force and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Vietnam Security Police Association, and the American Legion Post #18. He was also a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. He was the medical transportation coordinator for Bloomington area veterans. Stephen worked as a railroad detective for L&N/Seaboard Systems. He was a correctional officer with the Indiana correctional system. He later retired from General Electric in Bloomington. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Bertha “Bert” (McWhorter) Pippenger, one son, Shane (Evelynn) Pippenger of Downey, Idaho, one daughter, Misty (Alan) Pemberton of Bloomington, five grandchildren, Brandon Vaughan, Alexandra Pippenger, Kyle Pippenger, Dianne and Danielle Pemberton, one brother, Kevin Pippenger of Frankfort, one sister, Debra Sparks of North Carolina, eight nieces and nephews. Stephen was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Todd Pippenger, Phillip Alan Pippenger, one grandson, Stephen Michael Pippenger, his parents, his grandparents and a brother-in-law,Terry Rowland. Graveside services will be 12 noon Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Bunnell Cemetery in Frankfort, IN. Visitation will be 4-8pm Friday, September 17, 2010 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington, IN 47401. Burial: Bunnell Cemetery Frankfort Clinton County Indiana, USA Plot: 1983 Addition Created by: Judy Record added: Sep 17, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 58774796