Augustus "Gus" Jeter Hipp

Augustus Jeter Hipp, age 98, of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, passed into everlasting life on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Born on June 3, 1928, he was the beloved husband of Ruth Fisher Hipp and the treasured father of Christopher, Stephen, and Ann (Loomis).

Originally from Georgia, Gus served briefly in the United States Marine Corps before enlisting in the United States Air Force. Gus was a jet fighter pilot in the Korean War, stationed at Itazuke Air base in Japan. He continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve for a total of 30 years and retired with the rank of full colonel.

In his professional career, Gus earned a law degree in 1949, and later a degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Minnesota and became a patent attorney specializing in intellectual property law. He later served for eight years as corporate vice president and general counsel at GNB Incorporated before retiring in 1992.

An avid outdoorsman, Gus enjoyed fishing, golf, hunting, gardening, skiing and working alongside his wife Ruth at their cabin in Avon, MN. Above all, Gus cherished Ruth, his beloved wife of 70 ½ years. Their enduring love and devotion to one another were an inspiration to all who knew them. He loved his wife, his family, his country and his Catholic faith. He will be remembered for his humility, gratitude, and his patient endurance.

He is survived by his wife Ruth, son Christopher (Karina) of Marine, MN, son Stephen (Daniela) of Front Royal, VA and daughter Ann Loomis (Paul) of Stillwater, MN and 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger sister, Betty of Vero Beach, Florida. Preceded in death by his parents, Primus and Mary Hipp, and his older brother, Seale.

Funeral Mass will be at St. Peter’s Historical Church in Mendota, MN on Friday, October 23rd at 11 AM. Visitation will be from 10 AM to 11AM. St. Peter’s Church address: 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN 55150.

Gus will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with full military honors on November 27th, 2026, arrival at 11:15 AM for 11:30 AM Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcome in the name of Augustus Hipp to Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN. Our Lady of Peace: 2076 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the extraordinary love and care Gus received at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in his final days.