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Ronald Rex “Ron” Rippe

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Birth	:	22 Dec 1929 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 Sep 2013 Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3807000, -97.4635000
Description	:	Ronald Rex "Ron" Rippe was born December 22, 1929 to Frank and Martha Lina Elise Emma (Schweer) Rippe of rural Ohiowa, Nebraska. Ron passed away on September 9, 2013 at Fairview Manor at Fairmont, Nebraska. Ron was the youngest child in his family. He had a sister Esther who married Paul Zimmerman and a brother, Clarence who married Loretta Markey. He was baptized on February 23, 1930 and confirmed on April 18, 1943 at the St. John's Lutheran Church (now known as Grace Lutheran) south of Ohiowa. His confirmation verse was Psalm 146 verse 5 "Happy is he, that hath the... Read More	Ronald Rex "Ron" Rippe was born December 22, 1929 to Frank and Martha Lina Elise Emma (Schweer) Rippe of rural Ohiowa, Nebraska. Ron passed away on September 9, 2013 at Fairview Manor at Fairmont, Nebraska. Ron was the youngest child in his family. He had a sister Esther who married Paul Zimmerman and a brother, Clarence who married Loretta Markey. He was baptized on February 23, 1930 and confirmed on April 18, 1943 at the St. John's Lutheran Church (now known as Grace Lutheran) south of Ohiowa. His confirmation verse was Psalm 146 verse 5 "Happy is he, that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God." Ron attended country school at District 34 and graduated from high school in Ohiowa, Nebraska, District 40 in 1947. On September 1, 1948 he enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed at Lackland Air Base in Texas and Loury Field in Colorado. After serving his time in the reserves he was honorably discharged in 1953. In 1951 he married his high school sweetheart Mary Ann Soukup. On June 17, 2013, Ron and MaryAnn celebrated their 62nd anniversary with dinner, flowers and music at the Fairview Manor, Fairmont, Nebraska. Two children were born of this union, David and Rhonda. Ron farmed and raised cattle all of his life until his health did not permit. Ron was a life long faithful member of Grace Lutheran. He served numerous times on the church council in every office. He served as the head of the Sunday School and taught many Sunday School classes during his life as well as serving on the Church Cemetery Board. He was very proud of the fact that four generations of his family served as President of the church, his father, himself, both of his children, David and Rhonda and now grandson, Drew. Ron was a former member of the Ohiowa (NE.) Chamber of Commerce and the Thayer (NE.) County Feeders. He has been an active member of American Legion Post 193 and had served as Adjutant, Vice Commander and Commander. Ron's life centered around family, church and the Ohiowa community. Ron was predeceased in death by: parents, Frank and Martha Rippe; sister, Esther Zimmerman and husband, Paul and brother, Clarence Rippe and wife, Loretta. Military graveside services were at the Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ohiowa, Nebraska.

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Ronald Rex “Ron” Rippe's memorial is located at: Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA.
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Ronald Rex “Ron” Rippe death on 9 Sep 2013 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.3807000
Longitude: -97.4635000

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Parent

Frank Rippe

(1888 - 1984)

Martha Lina Elise Emma Schweer Rippe

(1888 - 1963)

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1. Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3807000, -97.4635000

2. Franklin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3652992, -97.4424973

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Coordinate: 40.4021988, -97.3317032

15. Eureka Cemetery
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16. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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17. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
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18. Bohemian National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2489014, -97.4060974

22. Belvidere Rural Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2559200, -97.5489300

23. Saint Johns Cemetery
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24. Atlanta Cemetery
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