John Edward Sipe, 49, of Prince Frederick passed away June 5, 2014 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born September 6, 1964 in Prince Frederick to William Nelson and Marilyn Elaine (Fink) Sipe.

John was raised in Huntingtown and attended Northern High School, graduating in 1982. After high school, John was employed by the Calvert County Public School System where he was a custodian at Northern. He became a school bus driver at 21, and most recently was a Transportation Assistant School Vehicle Driver Instructor. John truly loved his job and took great pride in what he did.

He married Brenda Rae Kahl on May 20, 1989 at Huntingtown United Methodist Church and they made their home in Prince Frederick. John was very passionate about Native American Spirituality; he also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and went above and beyond to help others.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Sipe, and a brother William N. Sipe, Jr.

John is survived by his wife Brenda Rae Sipe, father William N. Sipe of Huntingtown, and a sister Sharon Ann Robinson of Huntingtown. Also surviving is a nephew Seth Robinson, step-sister Shawn Sickle, step-brother David Hammonds, close friends Robert and Kristy Ramsburg, and Joan and Joe Uphole, and many other friends and family.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.