Linda Ripplinger

  Linda J. Ripplinger, 79, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, October 6, 2017 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Linda Jane Bliven was born May 29, 1938 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Hartford) Bliven. She was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. Linda married Joseph Ripplinger on October 29, 1957 in Grand Forks. Linda loved gardening, traveling and going to the lake – as long as she didn’t have to go in, on or near the water. She loved the many dogs and cats she had through the years. She was an avid fan of Fighting Sioux hockey. She also loved to read and listen to records, many which she bought in high school. She had a great, and sometimes dry, sense of humor. But, most of all, she loved her family and her husband of nearly 60 years, and she said they still liked each other too. Survivors include her husband, Joseph, Grand Forks; children, Julie (Dave) Hendrickson, East Grand Forks, MN, Scott (Vicki) Ripplinger, Manvel, ND, and Jeff (Traci) Ripplinger, Grand Forks; grandchildren, Brent Dudgen, Janelle Corbit, Rochelle Nelson, Evan Young-Ripplinger and Amber Young-Ripplinger; and 9 great grandchildren. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack; and a grandson, Manny Hernandez . Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2017 in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home.