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In Remembrance: Oliver M. Whipple Jr.  ’58 Died on October 23 2013

Oliver M. Whipple Jr. died October 23, 2013, in Wilmore, Kentucky, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the US Marines right after graduation from Yale, he served two tours in Vietnam and went on to a distinguished and highly decorated service career, retiring as colonel in 1988. 

A full obituary is available online at the Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home website.

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  • William m Whitteker jr
    William m Whitteker jr, 2:34pm October 11 2018 | Ico flag Flag as inappropriate

    I WAS WHIPPS BUNK MATE IN THE PLC PROGRAM IN QUANTICO
    THOUGH I DID NOT STAY IN THE CORPS, I THOUGHT OF HIM OFTEN
    GREAT MARINE AND LEADER
    MY BEST TO HIS FAMILY

  • Phyllis Hurstl
    Phyllis Hurstl , 3:05pm August 13 2020 | Ico flag Flag as inappropriate

    I had the pleasure of help take care of Oliver whippel in his last days he was a wonderful person

  • Miles Bozarth
    Miles Bozarth, 9:47pm November 11 2020 | Ico flag Flag as inappropriate

    I was fortunate enough to have server under Col Whipple in 1977 1978 as a 2ndLt platoon commander in 1/6 Col Whipple was one hell of a leader and mentor for me. I have thought of him often on the marine corps birthday. Semper Fi Col and rest well

  • Richard Sullivan
    Richard Sullivan, 10:55pm February 28 2021 | Ico flag Flag as inappropriate

    I served under LtCol Whipple 1974-1975 as a Sergeant and had a great respect for the man beyond just his rank.

  • Thomas j. Lipari
    Thomas j. Lipari, 3:06pm August 17 2021 | Ico flag Flag as inappropriate

    I served under Col Whipple when he was battalion commander of 1st Battalion 6th Marines in 1977-1978. I was the battalion Radio Chief and worked very closely with him. He was a dynamic leader and took good care of his Marines. It is an honor to have known him. RIP Col Whipple.

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