David A. Ripple

RippleMACON - David A. Ripple, 61, of Macon, IL passed away peacefully at 7:15 P.M. on Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 30, 2012 at New Day Community Church in Decatur with Pastor Bruce Jacobs officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon, IL. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The SHED Ministry c/o New Day Community Church or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund. The family requests casual attire be worn for Dave's Life Celebration. Dave was born on September 15, 1950 in Decatur, IL, the son of Lewis and Edith (Lowder) Ripple. Dave and his brother, Kenny, worked for Landholt's Auto Body and on the side, worked in Dale Karl's barn doing auto body work. On January 1, 1973, they opened their own business, Ripple's Auto Body, on Route 121 in Mt. Zion. Dave was an avid Cardinals fan, loved golf, NASCAR and deep sea fishing. He married Terry Meador on September 6, 1969. Dave loved his friends and was a remarkable person. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Terry; sons, Todd and his wife Jenny of Decatur, IL, Chris of Bethany, IL; grandchildren, Reed, Wade, Jake and Mitch; brother Kenny and wife Linda of Decatur; father and mother-in-law, Ernie and Bev Meador of Decatur; many special nieces and nephews and his extended family in North Carolina. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Michael Wall, Dr. George Liu, and Dr. James Wade, Nurse Kelly and all the staff at Cancer Care Specialists of Decatur. Also special thanks go to Brian, Nathan, Sarah, Ashley, Kyle, and Mike for the amazing care they gave to Dave at the Decatur Memorial Hospital ICU Unit. Dave's family would like to express how blessed they've felt to have all the love and support of their friends. Dave's family was the love of his life. He was a faithful member of New Day Community Church. His passion was his church and the SHED Ministry there, (Sharing Hope Every Day), which he has done for the past seven years. His giving and caring spirit will always be remembered and cherished. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/