William Weiss Sipkins

William Weiss Sipkins of blessed memory age 90, at rest January 8, 2017, after a long battle with lymphoma. Born 10/24/1926 in Minneapolis, MN. Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth. Received his Bachelor of Business Administration with honors from the University of Minnesota. Served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-46. While working as a buyer at Donaldson’s, he met the captivating Dorothy Goodman; they married on 5/24/1952 and celebrated their 64th anniversary last May. In the mid 1960’s Bill was asked to join what became Regis Corporation, helping build the largest hair salon chain in the world. There he was Senior Vice President for sales, retiring after 29 years in 1994. Among Big Bill’s many interests were modern art, world history, jazz, tennis, table tennis and heated gin rummy games. Despite his cardiologist’s advice, he very much enjoyed corned beef sandwiches at the del. He was a lifelong member at Temple Israel in Minneapolis and a benefactor of many charitable institutions. But nothing was more important to him than his family. Loving son of the late Charles and Rose Sipkins; dear brother of the late Shirley Archdeacon and the late Marshall Sipkins. Devoted husband of Dorothy Sipkins (nee Goodman); Cherished father of James (Starla) Sipkins and Nancy Sipkins; Very proud Poppa of Jillian (Justin) Willman and Joseph Sipkins; Special uncle and cousin to many, especially Leslie (Ivan) Jacobs. He will be profoundly missed. Memorial service WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Freemont Ave. S., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill’s memory may be made to Rabbi Glaser’s discretionary fund at Temple Israel or your preferred charity. SHIVA 7 PM Wednesday at Sholom Home West, 3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park.