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Richard Cripe Obituary

FORT WAYNE — Richard Cripe, 70, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Fort Wayne.
Born in Columbia City, Ind., Richard worked along with his wife as owners of Walker's Restaurant in Wolf Lake for 26 years. Prior to the restaurant, Richard worked with Swim Pools Inc. of Fort Wayne.
Richard served as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion Post 243 of Ligonier.
Surviving are his wife, Lois "Jeanie" Cripe of Fort Wayne; a son, Greg (Angie) Cripe of Churubusco, Ind.; two stepgrandchildren, Lexy and Natalie; and a brother, Terry (Sally) Cripe of North Webster, Ind.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Gladys Cripe; a sister, Connie Smith; and a brother, Butch Cripe. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior.
Calling also Sunday, March 23, 2014, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the CTN Transportation or the Disabled Veterans Foundation.
To view online obituary, go to www.domccombandsons.com.

Published by KPCNews on Mar. 22, 2014.
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Jeanie, We just learned about Richard, and we wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bob and Loretta Shell

March 28, 2014

Dear Jeanie, Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and family at this time.
Remain close to God, he will see you thru anything.
In sympathy,

Carl & Connie Lortie

March 24, 2014

Jeanie,
We're so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts are with you. Bless you and your family.

Mike & Kathy Butts

March 23, 2014

Jeanie, Steve and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of our neighbor! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Thinking of you...

Jill Jeffery

March 23, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

March 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thomas

March 22, 2014

Jeanie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family. Sincerely, Amanda (CNA/Heritage Park)

Amanda Dennie

March 22, 2014

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