Sadie Ann Lippert

Sadie Ann (Schmasow) Lippert passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Benton on May 11, 2023, at the age of 89. A lifelong resident of Montana, she lived a full and joy-filled life and left behind a legacy of love and family connections.
Sadie was born in Richey, MT on August 12, 1933, to Jane and Arthur Schmasow. She started school in Nashua, and they later moved to Great Falls. This cute little “city girl” with long blonde curls loved to sing. She was just 17 years old when she met her forever love, Lester Lippert. They were married in Great Falls on January 27, 1951. The couple then moved to the family farm north of Carter where Sadie learned to drive and blossomed into a hard-working, loving, and supportive farm wife and mother to their three children, Alan, Diane, and Keith.
Sadie was small in stature but mighty in spirit, and she took on anything that came her way. Moving from the comforts of life in town, to farm dust, gravel roads, and outdoor privies could prove daunting to most, but Sadie took everything in stride. It was just her nature to pitch in and be of help upon arrival, be it for the farm, family, friends, or neighbors. She was loving, selfless, and never complained about anything, even in the face of adversity as well as a couple of personal health scares which she overcame early in her adult years. Her priority was always her family and their well-being. She was always there for those she loved.
Upon retiring from farming, they moved to their home in Fort Benton where she joined a fun group of women to play pinochle. She always enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee.
The center of Sadie’s world was her family. She loved to cook, bake, and host every one of them at her home for family gatherings, holiday dinners, or anytime it was possible. She was always volunteering to babysit grandkids and spend time with them because she enjoyed them so much. As the family grew, so did her love and her desire to keep everyone connected, gathered, and in touch. Christmas Eve was a very special tradition in her home. She insisted she do all of the preparations herself. Nothing made her happier than seeing the family at “home” together laughing, visiting, and having a great time. She and Lester both took such pride in their loving family and extended family they had helped to create. From their children to their grandchildren, to their great-grandchildren, everyone gets along, loves to get together, and genuinely enjoys their time as a family and the wonderful memories that they created in those moments. Blessed are we to have called her wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. She will truly be missed, but she has left a lasting legacy of love, a true understanding of the importance of family, and memories that we will always cherish.
Sadie is survived by Lester, her husband of 72 years; children, Alan (Karen)Lippert, Diane (Glen) Worrall, Keith (Colleen) Lippert; five grandchildren, Chad (Kristi), Josh (Liz), Ashley (George), Courtney, and Kelsey (Melanie); eight great-grandchildren; and her brother, Stan Schmasow.
At Sadie’s request, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations in her memory go to the Chouteau County Cancer Support Group or a charity of your choice.