[1][3] After studying carpentry, he and his brother operated a furniture business in Chilton until 1886.

[1][3] After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Wipperman practiced law in Chilton until August 1891.

[3][4] He ran the city as it was merging with Centralia and Grand Rapids were joined.

[4] He was a member of the Assembly from 1895 to 1898 before serving as District Attorney of Wood County, Wisconsin, from 1901 to 1902.

Despite support from local newspapers, the proposal ultimately got buried in committee.