RIPPERDA FRANCIS J

CW4 Francis J. Ripperda was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/08/2012 at the age of 83.3
Austin, TX
Date of Birth 03/04/1929
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by SSN search Sep 2012

More detail on this person: Francis J."Rip" Ripperda Ramsey Funeral Home - Georgetown Obituary Francis J."Rip" Ripperda, 83 of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Austin, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Georgetown. Rip was born on March 4, 1929, in Doon, Iowa, to Joseph and Gladys Kramer Ripperda. Rip is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Jean "Jamie" M.( Steelsmith) A Ripperda; sons: Tim and Terry Ripperda;A and daughter, Cindy Brien; spouses; grandchildren and great grandchildren.A He also leaves behind a sister, Madonna Plueger and brothers: George and Dan Ripperda.A He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Maryanne Selken; a brother, Larry Ripperda; and granddaughter, Tracey Ripperda. Rip retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after a distinguished 33 year career as a U.S. Army pilot with service in Vietnam, Turkey, Panama and several Army Posts in the United States. His honors includeA the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal 25 Awards, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation( 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm (2d Award) and Master Army Aviator Badge. After his many years of military service, doing what he loved, he enjoyed 15 years of traveling the world with his wife, mainly by RV. He never met a stranger at the parks and knew everyone's stories soon after he and Jamie pulled in and got their RV situated. Funeral Services will be private under the care and guidance of Ramsey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memory in Rip's name be made to the Lodge at Rocky Hollow, Odyssey Hospice, or the Georgetown Public Library.

Burial information: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024