JERRY L. RIPPEE

1945 - 2014

Jerry L. Rippee, 69, of Oak Grove, MO passed away September 4, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Jerry was born April 8, 1945 in Lebanon, MO to Elza & Gladys (Arkridge) Rippee. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Jerry retired in 2008 after working 18 years at the VA Hospital. Jerry was a heavy equipment operator by trade and a member of Union #101. He was also a member of New Life Assembly of God Church. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, tinkering with small engines and reading his Bible. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Elza & Gladys Rippee. Jerry is survived by his wife Carol Rippee of the home; 2 daughters: Sheila Wright & husband Eric of Blue Springs, MO, Nancy Orjala of Dallas, TX; 1 son: Donald Langford & wife Terrie of Claycomo, MO; 4 grandchildren: Spencer Hill, Luke Orjala, Kristin Langford, Briana Langford; 1 sister: Linda DeBoard of North Kansas City, MO; 2 brothers: Donnie Rippee of Raytown, MO, Larry Rippee of Lebanon, MO. Arr: Royer Funeral Home 101 S.E. 15th Street Oak Grove, MO 64075 Phone: (816) 690-4441