Robert F. Rippeon, Sr., 85, of Littlestown, PA passed away Sunday morning, December 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 14, 1937 in Alesia, MD he was the son of the late Charles A. Rippeon and Frances C. (Henry) Bowers. He was the husband of Mary E. (Doss) Rippeon, of Littlestown to whom he was married to for 65 years.
Mr. Rippeon worked for a number of years at Penn Dairies in Gettysburg then opened Rippeon’s Gifts and Crafts in Littlestown. He bought and sold antiques in the area since the 1960’s.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his three children, Brian Rippeon and his wife Anita, of Littlestown, Jackie Baird and her husband Andy, of Littlestown, Mark Rippeon and his wife Cathy, of Hanover, nine grandchildren, Joshua Austin, Jessica Keith, Brandon Rippeon, Brock Rippeon, Blake Rippeon, Zach Rippeon, Adam Rippeon, Carly Rippeon, Ryan Baird, two step-grandsons, Chad Bankert, Ryan Bankert, six great grandchildren, Evelyn Austin, Alice Austin, Penelope Keith, Lyric Rippeon, Arrow Rippeon, Winter Rippeon, and two sisters, Patricia Wolfe and Luanna Shadle, both of Hanover. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Austin and his son Robert Rippeon, Jr.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. Garry Sheaffer officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday evening, December 7, 2022 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bethel Assembly of God, 1125 Frederick Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340.
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