Jerry Lester Sipe, age 68 of Dayton and New Orleans, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 7, 1952 the son of Lester & Beulah (Snowden) Sipe. He was a Respiratory Therapist since 1980 at Baptist Hospital and then Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Many of his co workers described Jerry as a dedicated and caring Respiratory Therapist, who was an advocate for his patients to receive the best outcome possible. He is also described as gentle and smart, someone who fought hard and saved so many and brought humor to the workplace. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan and loved to entertain, cook and have big gatherings.

He is survived by his sister Barbara (Edward) Flynn; nephew Mark Flynn and many friends and co workers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Janice B. Sipe.

There will be a Memorial Service at a later date to honor Jerry's life. Services have been entrusted to the Zerkle Funeral Home, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.