Background
Stipher, Karl Joseph was born on October 23, 1912 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Josiah C. and Clara (Fuerst) Stipher.
Stipher, Karl Joseph was born on October 23, 1912 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Josiah C. and Clara (Fuerst) Stipher.
Student, Harvard Law School, 1936. Bachelor of Laws, Indiana University, 1938.
Associate Gilliom & Gilliom, Indianapolis, 1938-1945. Deputy attorney general Indiana, 1945-1947. Associate Baker & Daniels, Indianapolis, 1948-1950, partner, 1950-1984, of counsel, from 1984.
Member Indiana Civil Code Study Commission, 1968-1971.
Board directors Catholic Social Services, 1968-1978, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, Our Lady of Grace Academy. President, board directors Domestic Relations Counseling Service. Board visitors Indiana University Law School, 1974-1978.
Vice president Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee. Chairman Indianapolis Mayor's Task Force on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. Member Citizens Court Advisory Committee.
President Indiana Lawyers Commission. Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association (president 1975-1976), Indianapolis Bar Association (president 1973), 7th Federal Circuit Court Bar Association (president 1968-1969), International Bar Association, American Bar Foundation, American College Trial Lawyers, Indiana Society Chicago, National Association RailRoad Trial Counsel, Alumni Association Arsenal Technology High School (president). Clubs: Variety, Mud Creek Players, Indianapolis Athletic, Indianapolis Literature.
Married Jean Houghteling, June 22, 1939. Children– Richard, Karen (Mistress John Irby), Stephen.