William E. Ripper

Ripper, William E., age 94, passed away on January 16, 2014. Bill served his country as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. He then worked at The Coleman Company in Wichita, Kansas, as the Payroll Manager and retired after 42 years of service. He married the love of his life, Faye, and they were married 34 years. Bill was a member of the Mulvane Masonic Lodge #201, he was a member of the Wichita Gem and Mineral Society, and he was a member of Rose Hill United Methodist Church. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Faye. Bill is survived by his sister, Thelma; his niece, Valerie; his three step-children; Dolores, Barbara and Deborah; seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Bill's service will be held on February 1, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 S.W. Butler Rd. Rose Hill, Ks. Donations may be made to the church. Share memories of Bill at Watsonfuneral.com