Leon 'Rip' Hipkins, 85 WILMINGTON - Leon "Rip" Hipkins, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in his home. He was 85. He had retired from Chrysler Corporation after 23 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler and sports fan. Predeceased by his daughter, Debra, he is survived by his wife, Charlene; sons, Leon II, Howard, Charles (Chuck) and Dale; daughters, Betty Ann Wisseman and Cynthia Norman; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, in 123 Matthew Dr., Bear. Arrangements by Cremation Service of Delaware.