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Joseph Louis Rippe, Sr. loving husband of Melissa (nee Hauck); devoted father of Joseph Rippe, Jr. (Amy), Brent Rippe (Kate), and Katherine Rippe; grandfather of Addyson, Aidan, Grayson, and Taylor; son of Joseph F. and Elaine Rippe; brother of Mark Rippe (Chris) and Bruce Rippe (Mary Ellen) - passed away at the age of 65 surrounded by his family, on July 30, 2014 ending his battle with brain cancer. Mass will be held at Good Shepherd, 8815 East Kemper Road at 10:00 a.m. on August 16th immediately followed by a celebration of his life at Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road., Cincinnati, Ohio 45243. Joe was born on July 3, 1949. He received his BSBA and MBA from Xavier University where he served for many years on the Board of Directors-followed by post graduate work from NYU while working for Arthur Young & Co. and serving in the Army National Guard. He co-founded the accounting firm Rippe & Kingston (Battelle Rippe & Kingston) in 1976. Community minded he served on the boards of Xavier University, Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America, SPCA, Talbert House, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and more. He was directly involved in the planning development, and completion of the Cintas center and the Scout Achievement Center for Dan Beard Council (where he received the Silver Beaver Award, the Boy Scouts highest honor for meritorious efforts), in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America, 10078 Reading Road., Evendale, Ohio 45241.
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Julie Erdman Bates
August 16, 2014
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Joe at such a young age. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Joe.
May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort knowing that he is at peace now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Terri Creager
August 16, 2014
Your stories and humor will live on with all you have touched. Your advice and counsel created a legacy of successful transactions and admiring friends. Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayed are with Melissa and your family.
65th Birthday - July 3rd, 2014
Joe Rippe
August 15, 2014
Lyra Miller
August 15, 2014
Joe, will be so missed. He was always there with a smile and a story that he had to tell you that would leave you laughing.
Greg Noll
August 15, 2014
I will miss our lunches, his humor and insights into business.
Barry Williams
August 13, 2014
Joe was a one of the truly great men whom I have known. He really was a gentleman who absolutely loved his family. It saddens me greatly that he won't grow older with all of his who were proud to know him. He does live in the family,friends and the community that he made happier and better.God bless you Joe, Melissa and your family.
Nina DeBra Lage
August 12, 2014
Melissa, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeffrey Rich
August 11, 2014
Joe was truly a one of a kind. The community has lost a very special individual. My heart felt thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Brian Hudson
August 11, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss and know that your family is in my prayers.
Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. - I Peter 5:6-7
Joe has now seen the day of no more pain, no more tears, and no more fears. Rest in peace under the wings of the Almighty as we will see you again some day.
Wendy O'Neal
August 9, 2014
Joe Jr. and all your family,
What a loss for you, your family, and the community. Your Dad was much too young to die and such a big presence. Along with so many others, I admired him a great deal. Mostly, I'm sad that you have lost your Dad. It's a hole in your heart that will never be filled; over time the pain lessens and you manage to find a new life without him. He taught you well, so live your best life.
Please be kind to yourself. And try to find patience for those around you as well. This is truly one of the hardest things you'll ever know and you'll need all the love and support you can find.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Russ Doyle
August 7, 2014
This world has lost such a very special person who had such a positive impact on people and organizations throughout our community. I will miss you Joe.
Jeff Black
August 6, 2014
Joe was a great man and a wonderful friend. Uncle Joe.. Nicknamed NetZero for one of the best golf shots ever and believing anything is possible. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Rippe family.
Chuck Hildebrant
August 5, 2014
Rippe Family,
The Hildebrant Family has you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. May God Bless you all.
Paula Coyle
August 5, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you.
Courtney (Yeoman) Lecinski
August 5, 2014
To the Rippe Family, I am sorry for your loss! Mr. Rippe was a great man; He always had a smile on his face.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Amy Borkovskyy
August 5, 2014
Rest in Peace my friend.
Jane Werff
August 5, 2014
An honest man with a big heart and so many enjoyable stories. Truly a rare find and he will be greatly missed.
Jeff and Darlene Anderson
August 5, 2014
A man who left light wherever he went. Always giving to others.
Shaka-Tauhid Bridges
August 5, 2014
Mr. Rippe you were a damn good man, you always had a smile on your face.
Dan Magarian
August 4, 2014
A fine man left us all too early. Joe will be missed by so many. During this time of loss, we will keep Joe's family in our prayers.
Dan Magarian
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mary Ellen Rippe
August 4, 2014
Wonderful brother-in-law, boss, and friend. He will be so missed.
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