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Kevin Ripperger Obituary
Dr. Kevin Lynn Ripperger, son of Vitus and Marcella, died October 8.
He received a B.S. at ISU, graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, IA and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital in Tulsa, OK.
He is survived by Jan (wife); daughter Vanessa; grandchildren Trent and Tyson Acton; and siblings Gary Ripperger, Lynette Levine, Lois Hoch and Charlotte Nelsen. He was preceded in death by his son Brett.
He persistently prepared every detail with superior accuracy and expected no less of anyone else.
A visitation will be held Monday, October 12, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 13th at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Kevin Ripperger Juvenile Diabetes Memorial Fund c/o Great Southern Bank.
Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-rivermonte.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Ripperger
Michael
October 16, 2015
A good guy!
Mark Ripperger
October 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deb Miller-Peterson
October 13, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with Kevin's family during this difficult time.. Memories of the funny..prankster will always be a part of my memories of Kevin! RIP Kevin.
Ron Godlove
October 13, 2015
Great memories from so long ago that have never been forgotten and never will.
My thoughts and prayer go out to all of your family.
Truly all of our loss.
Brenda Donahue
October 12, 2015
I remember you as a very funny and smart guy. I don't think you knew a stranger. You were always polite to everyone you met. You will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Brenda
Deb Reeves-Ford
October 12, 2015
Good memories from high school. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
KT Health Clinic staff
October 11, 2015
The family is in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. We will continue to make you proud in your legacy Kevin
October 11, 2015
Kevin you were funny, smart and one of the funniest guys to be around. You will be greatly missed my friend. Love to all your family. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Marla
Randy Uttley
October 11, 2015
I remember the great friendship and times we shared in years past and will truly miss Kevin.
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