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Johanna "Jennie" Ripplinger

Johanna “Jennie” Ripplinger, age 99, of New Rockford, ND, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND

Johanna Wolfe was born on July 16, 1911 on a farm near Rugby, ND, one of sixteen children born to Jacob and Josephine (Heilman) Wolfe.

Jennie was united in marriage to Christ Ripplinger on September 16, 1930, at Balta, ND, where they made their home. They later moved to a farm south of New Rockford where they farmed for many years. In her later years she cooked at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, retiring in 1980. Christ Ripplinger died on June 26, 1981. Jennie lived on her own until entering the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in November, 2010.

She is survived by 3 sons, Daniel (Mary Ann), Highlands Ranch, CO, Richard (Jean), Fargo, ND, Stanley (Mary), New Rockford, ND, 1 daughter, Cindy (Jim) Johnson, New Rockford, ND; her sister Monica Witt, Milwaukee, WI; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband and fourteen brothers and sisters.


FUNERAL SERVICE: St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, ND

DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:00PM

BURIAL: St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford, ND

Posted Condolences:

 

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Name: Mary Rose (Thomas) Moser

Date: 03-14-2011

Message: To my Aunt Jennies family. I am sorry to hear about your loss. We know the love between our mothers was great. They were awesome women who only knew how to love and give. Their faith was next to none. The miles have kept us apart for all these years but has never taken away the thoughts. As trite as this may sound now Memeories are eternal. Your dear mother and my lovely aunt will be in my heat and in my prayers.
Always, Mary Moser

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Name: Josephine Pace McDonald

Date: 3/8/2011

Message: I am having a hard time accepting that our hoppy jolly Aunt Jennie is on longer with us. She always had a way of making everyone in the family laugh with her good humor. And now there is only one left of a family that sang together, laughed together, and made the young cousins love to see them together. I will be with you in spirit on friday. May God bless you and help you during this time. Love Josephine Pace McDonald

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Name: Jim and Louise Pace

Date: March 8, 2011

Message: We were saddened to hear Aunt Jennie passed away, Our thoughts and Prayers and Hearts are with you, her family. We will not be able to be there in person, but we will be there in sprit.

Jim and Louise Pace

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Name: Stephina Ripplinger Gisi

Date: 3-8-2010

Message: If the weather co-operates my husband and I will join with the family in celebrating Aunt Jennie's long, lovely life.
What wonderful memories I have of she and Uncle Chris visiting, singing, laughing, and hugging us.
Mom and Dad (Helen & Mike) always had wonderful memories of their visits.
May your memories of her love, laughter, smile, and those shared special moments, bring you comfort now and the future.
Steph Gisi

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Name: Roger and Lana Schneider

Date: 03/07/2011

Message: To the Ripplinger family our condolences. Ant Jennie was such a wonderful lady to visit with. Had a great sense of humor and was so quick with a come back. We were truly blessed to have her with us as long as we did. My mother Regina and my aunt Leona sure enjoyed their visits to New Rockford. God Bless

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Name: Gary Klein

Date: Mar. 7

Message: Saddened to hear of your loss. Aunt Jennie was such a kind lady with a smile I will always remember. Now uncle Chris has his dance partner back. You are in my prayers-God bless

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Name: Chris And Viola Leier

Date: March 7 2011

Message: My Gods pease be with you in this trying time. My parents Carl and Mary Leier were cousins of your folks. Our daughter Laura Risovi lives in New Rockford. Take care and God Bless.

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Name: Joan Miller

Date: March 5, 2011

Message: We're sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special little lady who leaves a legacy of wonderful children and grandchildren.

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