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Roger A. Ripple
Roger A. Ripple
Cascade
Roger A. Ripple, 72, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Visitation for Roger will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, where a Memorial Mass for Roger will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Osterhaus presiding and Rev. Michael Schueller concelebrating. A private burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.
Roger was born on November 5, 1952, in Cascade, Iowa, son of John C. "JC" and Agnese (Regan) Ripple. He was a graduate of Aquin High School in Cascade, Iowa. On August 5, 1972, he was united in marriage to Julie Manternach at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.
He was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement. He had a love for classic cars, and was a friend of Bill W., the founder of AA. He had a zest for dancing, and was known for this generosity. Roger never met a stranger; if you were in need, he was there. He loved to sit and watch the sunset in the evening. The greatest joy was enjoying the company of his grandchildren and family.
He was a member of St. Matthias Parish, a member of the UAW Local #94, and a volunteer for the Cascade Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Ripple of Cascade; three children, Reggie (Tina) Ripple of Papillion, Neb., Kyle (Cara) Ripple of Central City, Katie (Chaz) Privett of Papillion, Neb.; twelve grandchildren, Avery, Nick and Drew Ripple, Rebecca (Gabe) Dlouhy, Rachel, Renee and Ryan Brecht, Emerson and Bryce Ripple, Kye, Cody, and Callie Privett; three siblings, Craig (Kathy) Ripple of Eldridge, Pat (Kathy) Hayes of Milwaukie, Ore., and MaryAnn (Jay) Reilly of Omaha, Neb.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sr. Julie Manternach OSF, Alan (Sharon) Manternach, Greg Manternach, Randy (Debbie) Manternach, Ed (Amy) Manternach, and Jay Brown.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents; his mentor, John Ripple; stepfather, Joseph Hayes; two brothers, Ronnie Ripple and Mike Ripple; his father- and mother-in-law, Peter and Laura (Reiter) Manternach; three brothers-in-law, John Manternach, Herb “Cubby” Manternach and Leon "Lee" Manternach; and one sister-in-law, Susie Brown; a niece, Angela Ripple; and a nephew, Derrick Brown.
A video tribute may be viewed and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffunerealhomeinc.com
Dad, to us you will always be the G.O.A.T.
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