Ord F. Rippeth

Ord F. Rippeth, 76, of Kimbolton, died Tuesday (April 16, 2013) at his home. He was born August 30, 1936 in Belle Valley, son of the late Ord Parker Rippeth and Leona (Morelli) Rippeth-Bania. Mr. Rippeth retired from the Alsco Aluminum Water Plant in Gnadenhutten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ord Parker Rippeth; a daughter, Twila Elizabeth Rippeth; two sisters, Valeria Smalley and Irene Velosky; and two brothers, Michael Bania and Joe Bania. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Koons) Rippeth; a son, Randall Leigh Rippeth of Cambridge; two daughters, Becky of Florida and Goldie Ellen Rippeth of Cambridge; two sisters, Goldie Shuller of Belle Valley and Mary (& Emanuel) McCoy of Pleasant City; and two grandchildren, Randi Leigh Rippeth and Shane Walker Rippeth. No calling hours will be observed. No funeral services will be held at this time.