Lorraine Rippee (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Loraine, Nadyne Rippe, 82, of Morrisville, MO passed away, at 9:25 PM Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Loraine was born May 28, 1933 in Golden, CO. She was the daughter of John and Wilda Bartsch. At the age of 17 Loraine married Melvin Rippe and began building a family. In their 64 years of marriage, they raised 6 children, and were blessed with 16 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. She was a proud member of the Morrisville Fire Department, and donated a truck and land for the fire station # 1. Loraine enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, and stayed very active in her church. Loraine was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rippe; parents, John and Wilda Bartsch; brothers, Martin Bartsch; and great granddaughters, Madelyn Duby and Kelsie Bingahm. She is survived by her sisters, Beverly Shepherd and Linda Huff; brother, Jack Bartsch; daughters, Margaret McCoy of Wauneta, NE; Barbara Rippe of Morrisville, MO; Shirley Jones of Springfield, MO; and Sharon Hahn and husband Richard of Springfield, MO. Two sons, Marvin Rippe of Flippin, AR and Raymond Rippe and wife Teresa of Morrisville, MO; 16 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Butler Funeral home in Bolivar, MO. With burial at the Morrisville Cemetery in Morrisville, MO. Family will receive family from 2 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Morrisville Fire Department.
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