Joseph Henry Ripchick

Joseph Henry Ripchick obituary, West Point, VA

Joseph Henry Ripchick

Joseph Ripchick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vincent Funeral Home - West Point on Apr. 24, 2024.

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Joseph Henry Ripchick, 88, of West Point, VA passed away April 22, 2024. Joe was an avid golfer and hunter, who also loved fishing and being on the water whenever possible. He was a US Navy Veteran and a member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Joe will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Lawson Ripchick; and a son, Terry Ripchick. He is survived by his wife, Carla Sturtz Ripchick; five children, Joseph Kendell Ripchick (Lisa), Michael Ripchick (Stephanie), Lynn Sturtz Haurand (Ed), Paula Sturtz Wilson (Robert) and Stephen Sturtz (Leslie-Ann); grandchildren, Alisa, Sophie, Hannah, Sylvia, Casey, Audrey, Carlie, Celeste, Gabi, Joey Jr., Noah, Robbie, Jamie, Jackson, Levi and Ryan; and ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Viola Ripchick Bates; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Joe's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to benefit The Country Club of West Point golf course (mail to: The Country Club of West Point, c/o Bryan Bishop, 4200 Southern Ave., West Point, VA 23181).

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Stephen Sturtz

July 29, 2024

The kindest man that I have ever known... I was so blessed to have him as a second father. There was no step, he just wanted to be a father to me and my sisters and grandfather to our kids. No dollars could ever equal to the love and support he gave us on a daily basis and putting up with us alone, should have got him his wings.

I love you Papa Joe, I thank God for the time we had together on this Earth and we will meet again.

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