Obituary of Charles Ray Ripple

Charles Ray Ripple, age 54, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at his residence in Edwards. He was born February 28, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska, a son to Neil and Helen (Anderson) Ripple. Charles worked as a Vista Volunteer for the Community Housing Partnership in Rochester, Minnesota and as a paraprofessional teacher for Rochester Public Schools. In addition, he had worked in retail sales. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time on his computer. He also loved to garden and spend time outdoors where he enjoyed nature. Charles is survived by two daughters; Jennifer Marie Ripple Williams and husband Bill of St. Louis, Missouri and Jodie Lynn Ripple of Minneapolis, Minnesota, one brother; Calvin Ripple and wife Bonnie of Austin, Minnesota, and one sister; Margaret Prokopy and husband Jim of Fruita, Colorado, and several nieces and nephew. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Jeff Ripple.