Victor C.Nippert, longtime area resident passed away on Tuesday, March 8th at North Pointe Assisted Living in Anderson,SC from natural causes. He was 100 years old. Born in Valhalla,NY to George Victor Nippert and Helen Elizabeth Merkel Nippert. He was the oldest of three sons, Howard G. and Albert D. being born after him. A genius in mechanics he first worked with Rodier,Rooney in White Plains where he became shop foreman before being drafted into the Army during World War 2. At the time he was drafted he had been married to Emma Davis and they had two sons,Victor Marlo Nippert and Frank C. Nippert who died at age 6 and a daughter ,Velma who died in her infancy. He served at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds as an air/fuel instructor and tested all the motorized equipment for the Army.He also obtained a Sharpshooter rating and won many interArmy competitions After his discharge in 1945 he returned to Rodier , Rooney, was divorced from Emma and later married Filomena ( Phillis ) Louise Luppinacci of Yonkers.They were married for 62 years until her passing 5 years ago.In the mid 1950's he was a Northeast District troubleshooter for Dodge Corporation and then left to open his own business "County Carburetor" in Poughkeepsie ,NY.. Phillis and Victor had a son born during the 1960's, Stephen . Victor sold his business in the 1970's to retire with Phillis to the Anderson area ,living on Lake Hartwell. They traveled the United States extensively in their motor homes. During his long life Victor owned dozens of motorcycles, many makes of automobiles and owned and piloted three different Cessna aircraft over time before dropping out of flying due to his age and dwindling eyesight. He was predeceased by his brother Howard in 2014 , his wife Phillis in 2000.He leaves behind his, brother Albert D. Nippert and his wife Maureen in Schoharie, NY ; two sons : Dr. Stephen C.Nippert of Billings,NY and New York City and Victor M.Nippert and his wife,Rotena of Lake Katrine,NY., grandsons : Collin C. Nippert,Schyler Nippert, Dr.Victor M. Nippert and his wife Gretta of Wilmington,DE , John C.Nippert of Hazelwood,MO, and Grandaughters: Dr. Christena E. Nippert-Eng and her husband Peter Eng of Chicago and Bloomington,IN. and Katrina J. Nippert of Waltham,MA. Great grandchildren : Anders, Andrew, Britta, Catherine, Collin ,Gretchen, James, Jocelyn, Krister, Nathaniel, Sarah, Schyler, Stefan and one great great granddaughter Jemma Nippert : also many cousins and nieces and nephews.He also leaves behind a large group of friends and acquaintences in Anderson SC and New York State. We will all miss his sly smile and great story telling skills as well as his depth of knowledge in many areas of science and mechanics. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held in the future by a gathering of family and friends. Date to be announced.The family wishes to thank the staff of North Pointe who made his last years comfortable with their gentle care,especially Tshwana his "buddy ". "We will cast his remains into the water of life that will carry him on his final journey. May the star dust that formed his physical being be joined with the star dust of his wife Phyllis that he placed here so they may become one again. May the energy of the waves, the wind and the sun carry them to the place that marks the beginning of time and the force that gave life to us all. We pray their final journey is marked and illuminated by the family and friends who went before them and that they be lifted in their journey by the memories and love of family and friends who remain behind. And may they be wrapped in love and peace forevermore." A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC