Stephen-Ripberger-Obituary

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Stephen Robert Ripberger

Mar 10, 1959 - Dec 18, 2025

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Thoughts and prayers to the family of Steve ,he was a stand up guy and excellent construction superintendent , I worked with him for several years , he will be missed

Michelle,

Words cannot possibly express my profound condolences. The love and support I witnessed between you and Stephen was the very definition of devotion. May God wrap you and your family in His peace and comfort. Stephen is resting and free from pain, please know that he left his love and beautiful memories with you.

The lost of someone so dear to you is a difficult situation to go through. There will be days of joy, sadness, anger and more. Each day will bring new experiences but always remember the good times, the fun times and those times of peace to get you through those days. Sending love, thoughts and prayers.

Many good memories of Steve from grade school, high school, and our young adult lives. Rest in piece Steve.

Deepest Sympathy Michelle and family!

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Thankful that Michelle had a wonderful husband to raise a family with and share life with. I did not know him, but I can only imagine how impressive he must have been with having a wife like Michelle. Lifting you all up in prayers for reassurance of restful peace for him now and for you all to remember the moments of love you all shared because of him.

Although I've not seen Steve since Shannon’s wedding, he was a big part of my life. I was great friends with Kim while they dated and was in their wedding. At one point I bartended at the family bar, Jack’s R Better. For a few years I even lived next door to Steve & Kim when the girls were babies. My now husband and I spent many hours playing Shanghai Rum on weekends next door with them. Good times. We have too many stories to recount. Although we’ve not kept in touch we were so sad to hear...

Go rest high on the mountain my dear friend.you will surly be missed.you were a dear friend and neighbor who was just like family. Anna Gae Moore

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Stephen's Obituary

Stephen Robert Ripberger, 66, passed away December 18, 2025. Steve was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Jack and Lorraine (Kuhlman).  His childhood was full of creek walks, hikes in the woods and playing sockball in the street with his siblings and neighborhood friends. As a knothole...

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