"Rita & family, My sincerest sympathy hearing you lost your mom. Looking at her picture I sure can see the resemblance. She sounded like a really cool person! Love, Colleen "
In loving memory of
Marcella E. Ripp
August 10, 1923 - February 17, 2010
RIPP, MARCELLA E.
Marcella E. Ripp, age 86, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in St. Mary's Hospital. She was born August 10, 1923, in Cross Plains, the daughter of William and Catherine (Faust) Dahmen. On October 21, 1943, Marcella was united in marriage with Peter L. Ripp in Cross Plains.
In addition to her husband Peter, survivors include 10 children: Donna (Delwin) Breunig, Harry (Ann) Ripp, Evie Schuetz, Rita (Dan) Endres, Leo (Becky) Ripp, Gary (Shirley) Ripp, Vic (Nancy) Ripp, Al (Shari) Ripp, Dennis (Patty) Ripp and Mary (Mark) Ripp; 33 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Sr. Catherine Ann Dahmen and Mathilda Ripp. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers: Joe (Cyrilla) Dahmen, William and Jerome Dahmen; 2 sisters: Hildegarde (Reynold) Boehnen and Rosemary ( Eugene) Garfoot and numerous other brothers and ststers-in law.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, February 20 at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7121 Cty Trunk K Ashton, with Father Eugene "Bud" Hollfelder officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 -- 7 pm Friday at the church and again from 10:00 am until time of Mass Saturday. Memorials may be given in Marcella's name. Marcie's strong faith, beautiful flower garden, unforgettable meals and family gatherings will be with us forever. Mom, thank you for the beautiful sunset! Winn -- Cress Funeral Home 5785 Hwy Q Wuanakee (849) 4513
Tributes
"So sorry for your lost. Vern is in Florida this week and wanted me to convey his condolences"
"Rita and all the family, Sending thoughts and prayers to you and knowing that you have SO MANY wonderful memories to share. gloria jenkins"