Lipmanson, Maj., USAF, Ret., 82 DOVER - Joel David Lipmanson, Major, U.S. Army, Retired, died Dec. 16, 2015 after a short illness. Joel was born in Philadelphia, PA, where he graduated from Central High School for Boys and Temple University. Throughout college he participated in the ROTC program, and entered the military upon graduation. It became his career. His international service included tours in Panama, Korea, Vietnam, and Germany. After retirement, Joel resided in the Newport News/ Hampton/Norfolk area of Virginia until he moved to the Dover area in 2007. A 50-yr, 3rd degree Mason, he was an active member of the Union Lodge AF-AM No. 7 in Dover. Joel was a widower. He is survived by his son, Stephen Emil Lipmanson, Hampton, VA; daughter, Susan Lipmanson Richter, Smithfield, VA; son-in-law William Richter, Smithfield, VA; granddaughter, Meagan Richter, Smithfield, VA; sister, Judith E. Lipmanson Ph.D., Smyrna; nephew, Michael E. Gluck, Ph.D, Washington, DC; niece, Jennifer Leigh Gluck, Lorain, OH, and many cousins in the Philadelphia, PA area. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a favorite charity in his memory, such as the Smyrna Opera House, a Masonic charity, a Shiners hospital, or to any Veterans' organization. A memorial service for family and friends will be held in Dover shortly after the New Year. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com