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Ripp, Lt. Col. Mason L., Ret.
Jan 20, 1929 - Jun 9, 2013

Retired Lieutenant Colonel, serving 20 years in the US Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth D. and Leona E. Ripp. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon Ripp; son, Andrew (Stephanie) Ripp, and their son, Alexander Mason Ripp; daughter, Laura (Ryan) Cooper; son, Jonathon (Ela) Ripp, and their children, Anna Maria, Mark David, and Sara Louise Ripp, all of Omaha; other family and friends.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jun. 10 to Jun. 16, 2013.

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Mia Palagi-Glass

June 11, 2013

Sharon and family -
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of Mason. He was always such a cheeful man.

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Chris and Shannon Bussom

June 11, 2013

Sharon, Jon, Andy, and Laura -- we are very sorry for your loss. Mason will be tremendously missed by everyone who knew him. Prayers for your family.

Thanks for being a great Dad!

Mason Ripp

June 11, 2013

Thanks for being a great Dad!

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June 11, 2013

Jon,

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers as you deal with the loss of your father.

Greg and Victoria Rihanek

Bill Fead

June 10, 2013

Thanks foryour Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.

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