John C. Hipke, 78, of Centennial, formerly of Wauwatosa, WI passed away May 11, 2018. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and a supporter of the Blue Knights Drum Corps. Survivors include his wife, Gail; children, Lynne Senkerik (John); Thom Hipke (Summer); Steve Hipke (Jeff); grandchildren, Andrew, Ben, Ashley, Joellee (Joe), Aubrey (Matt), Miles, Finn, Ellie and Eve. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church or Ascend Performing Arts, 3538 Peoria St., #500, Aurora, CO 80010.