E. Wayne Rippee (Seymour)'s Obituary
Wayne Rippee, beloved husband of Charlotte Rippee, peacefully departed this earthly life Friday, January 2, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home in Seymour. Wayne was seventy-two years, five months and eight days of age.
One of six children, he was born Earnest Wayne Rippee on July 25, 1942, to James Bruton Rippee and Manda Josephine Williams Rippee in a log cabin on a farm in rural Seymour. Wayne grew up in Seymour and attended Seymour schools. He proudly served his country for six years in the Army National Guard, having spent most of his service time at Fort Riley, Kansas. Wayne married Charlotte Ann Ligon on August 12, 1966, and to this union three children were born. He was a family man and a self-made man who was self-employed and owned his own business. Wayne was successful by his own two hands and determination. He built many homes himself and specialized in finish carpentry for many other builders.
Wayne loved to hunt and was a highly skilled hunter. He loved to fish as well and was an avid lover of Westerns and baseball. He enjoyed going to his children's ballgames and Sunday dinner with his family.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by brother, Norman Rippee; special uncle, Bud Williams; and brother-in-law, Henry Cummins.
Wayne leaves behind his devoted wife of forty-eight wonderful years, Charlotte Rippee of the home; son, Jody Rippee and wife Jan, of Seymour; daughter, Natalie Beckler and husband Matt, of Strafford, Missouri; son, Brett Rippee and wife Aubrey, of Rogersville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Riley and Parker Rippee and Chesney Beckler; brother, Lawrence Rippee of Seymour; brother, Marvin Rippee and wife Pat, of Fordland, Missouri; brother, Kenny Rippee and wife Susan, of Seymour; sister, Betty Pittman and husband Garrett, of Seymour; a host of nieces and nephews; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ed Mitchell; and countless other extended family, dear friends and neighbors.
Earnest Wayne Rippee was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a caring brother, and a loyal friend and comrade. We take this time on this day to honor a respected man and a life well-lived. His passing was sudden and has broken many hearts, but the lifetime of memories, moments and examples he left for us will remain in our hearts and minds forever. He will be so deeply missed by his family and all those who knew him and called him a friend.
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