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Clifton L. "Kip" Einspahr II (56)
Date of Birth: 10/02/1952
Date of Passing: 04/26/2009
Resided in: Cumberland, Indiana
CUMBERLAND – Clifton L. “Kip” Einspahr II, age 56, died April 26, 2009 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Born on October 2, 1952 in Hammond, IN, he was the son of Clifton L. and Evelyn (Patz) Einspahr. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1970 and attended Indiana State University. Mr. Einspahr married Ginette VanWaeyenberghe on November 19, 1977.
He worked in retail management for various organizations for many years. For 24 years he was involved with his beloved USAC and Indy Racing League as a tech and certification inspector, making many lifelong friends and associates. Mr. Einspahr was a member of the Plymouth Masonic Lodge #149, the Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, and the Old Timers Club at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was also an Eagle Scout and a member and treasurer of the Amity United Methodist Church.
Surviving him is his wife, Ginette VanWaeyenberghe Einspahr; son, Cliff L. (Candi) Einspahr III of Fishers; daughter, Ann (Aaron) Longacre of Chicago; mother, Evelyn Patz Einspahr of Merrillville; sister Jan (Chuck) Widdel of Chicago; beloved pets, Fawna, Tommy, Lucy, and Simba; two nephews, David (Laura) Widdel and Daniel (Marian) Widdel, all of Chicago, IL; several great nieces and nephews; and grandaughter, Lorelai Einspahr .
Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. following the visitation. Chaplain Bob Hills and Reverend Larry Bush will be officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indy Racing League Ministry at P.O. Box 24297, Speedway, Indiana 46224. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.
Beneficiary
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indy Racing League Ministry at P.O. Box 24297, Speedway, Indiana 46224.
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With Deepest Sympathy
by: ditwiss, 04/30/09
Dear Einspahr Family,
My heartfelt condolences to each of you. It's so hard to believe that Kip is gone.
I'd like to share a memory with you that I think of frequently and always with a laugh or smile. At the visitation of Kip's Uncle Hayden, I had the opportunity to visit with Kip, Ginette and Mrs. Einspahr. I hadn't seen Kip in several years and it was good to have a chance to talk. After a couple of minutes of small talk, Kip looked at me closely and said, "Do you color your hair?" Both Ginette and Mrs. Einspahr looked shocked and I couldn't control my laughter. I had to admit that he got it right. Since then, whenever the time comes for a color job, and that happens more frequently now, I think of Kip. From now on, I'll think, "may he rest in peace and may the Lord bless his family."
Sincerely and with much sadness,
Diana Williams Twiss
my Sympathies to the Einspahr family
by: pastimes14, 04/30/09
I was so sorry to hear about Kip. We were good buddies way back in high school. You could always count on Kip having a smile on his face, and a joke to tell.
Even though I haven't been able to see Kip in a while, he will be missed.
May God give you his comfort, and love during this difficult time.
Denny Dittrick
Indianapolis, IN
My Condolences
by: greiley, 04/30/09
Ginette and family; met Kip via Condit at the Old Timers each May, always a great time with Kip, his love racing was great to be around.
Greg Reiley
My Dear Friend My Mentor
by: priscillabenales, 04/30/09
There are no words , and not enough time for me to tell you how sorry i am for your loss , Kip was a great man a terrific person with such a great outlook on life . He always looked to bring a ray of light to every sitiuation he will be missed i only hope you find comfort in the memroies that you shared with him. I will be praying for you as he did for me .
Our Sympathy goes out to you
by: aton3288, 04/29/09
We are sad to hear that Kip is no longer with us. May the good Lord bless him and the family and friends he has left behind. We will miss him but his memory with be with us for our lifetime. We know he'll have the best seat in the house on race day.
From his friends on the Indy Racing League Observer Team.
my condolences
by: fredo, 04/29/09
my sincerest condolences to kips family. i was an area manager in the same region as he and got to visit about 4 times a year with him. kip was always a blast and we shared a common passion for racing and cars. he will be missed and again god's blessings to his family
fred ohnesorge
san antonio texas
My Sympathies
by: AMasters84, 04/28/09
Ann,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Ashley Masters
Einspahr Family
by: mhorty, 04/28/09
Our sincere sympathy to the Einspahr family. The Pawn Unit of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department enjoy working with Kipp. Detectives Fishburn, Horty, Jenkins and Rightmyer
Thinking of you
by: suehansen76, 04/28/09
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Kip was a dear man and we (and many others) will miss him. We pray that you will feel God's presence in the coming days and weeks and that He will comfort you as only He can. Pat and Sue Hansen
Sympathy
by: edbotts, 05/02/09
Our sympathy is with Kip's family. He was a great person who will be missed. I can remember a great man that said what was on his mind and never held back. Kip and I spent a lot of time together at EZ pawn because we were area managers for several years together. I remember the talks how real they were and how he helped me through many changes at ez. I know that Kip lived for his family and always was talking about them or doing something to help them. Kip will be missed.
Erik and Julie Botts