Norman Pipes, 72, of Brook, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer. He was born September 9, 1938 in Brandenburg, Kentucky to the late Jim Brown and Bessie Brown Ferris. His marriage was to Idabelle C. Roberts on February 19, 1966 in Cedar Lake, Indiana. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2009. He lived throughout Benton and Newton counties most of his life, and retired from Burtons Implements in Goodland where he worked as a mechanic. He loved flowers and enjoyed gardening, collecting miniature antique cars, woodworking, building and working on things, and spending time with his family. Surviving are two daughters, Belinda Hood (husband: Randy) of Goodland and Tammy Drish (husband: Thomas) of Rensselaer, and a sister, Kay Sisney (husband: Bill) of Raub. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Jeremy, Travis, Trent, Justin and Heather, and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland with Rev. Ken March officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.