Nicholas John Ripple Jr., age 68, of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at his home with his family at his side.
Nicholas was born on May 18, 1941 in Portage, WI, the son of Nicholas J. and Ruby (Bird) Ripple Sr. In October of 1963 he married Sue Anne Beesley. Nicholas worked as a kiln fireman for Western Lime and Cement Co.
Survivors include his wife Sue Anne Ripple; son, Nicholas Junior John (Terri) Ripple Jr. III; four granddaughter, Tyfani, Nicole, Sara, and Jamie; and three sisters, Doretta (Fred) Hansen, Virginia (Jerome) Roberts, and Kathy (Timothy) Tamminga. Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Julius Bud Ripple.
A memorial time of gathering will be held at the home of his son, Nicholas J. Ripple Jr. III, N9670 Hwy 44, Ripon, on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at 12:00 noon. A Memorial has been established in his name and can be sent to Nicholas J. Ripple Jr. III, at the above address.
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon, is assisting the family.
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