He was born on October 26, 1955 in Sterling, the son of Clarence W. and Imogean (Clark) Rippy. He had worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co in Sterling for several years. He enjoyed riding his Harley; watching the eagles, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, family and talking with his brothers.
Survivors include his daughters: Amber (Josh) Johnson and Michele (Norberto) Marcos; his grandchildren: Darien and Hailey Gisi; Jason Johnson, Jakobi Johnson and Ethaniel Johnson; Jaden Rippy, Sophia Marcos, Ryan Hannan Jr and Mereya Marcos; great grandchild, Khamani Rippy and another due this year; his brothers: Bob (Donna) Rippy and Holly (Sheila) Rippy; his sister, Karlyn Mosley; and his companion dog “Harley”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Eva Gisi; brothers: Bruce and Jim Rippy; and special uncle James Clark.
There will be no public services and cremation will take place. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory.
