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Donald "Butch" J. Riepenkroger, 84, of Marysville, KS, passed away June 19, 2024, at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn, KS.
Graveside funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Marysville City Cemetery.
Butch was born on June 15, 1940, to Herman and Winifred (Rhoades) Riepenkroger at Leavenworth, KS.
Survivors include daughter, Sherri Lynn Riepenkroger; sisters, Patricia J. Craig, Karen (Jake) Hull, Doris Riepenkroger; special cousin, Shirley (Shirts) Hiler; grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Herman J. Riepenkroger, David Jerry Riepenkroger, Melvin J, Riepenkroger; sister, Winifred J. Johnson; and brothers-in-law, Raymond Craig and James Johnson.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Special thanks to Linn Community Nursing Home for the care and love they showed and Jeorja at Kinsley Mortuary, for all her help.
A memorial fund has been established to the Linn Community Nursing Home. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1006 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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