Joseph Ripplinger

Joseph F. “Sonny” Ripplinger, 82, Grand Forks, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. 

Joseph Frank Ripplinger, the son of Joseph and Mary (Meagher) Ripplinger was born at Pembina, North Dakota on March 24, 1936.  Joseph married Linda Bliven on October 29, 1957 in Grand Forks.  Linda died October 6, 2017. 

He is survived by his children, Julie (Dave) Hendrickson, East Grand Forks, MN, Scott  (Vicki) Ripplinger, Manvel, ND, and Jeff (Traci) Ripplinger, Grand Forks;  5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren;  a brother,  Tom (Barb) Ripplinger, Wisconsin;  a sister, Joyce (George)  Hastings, Grand Forks;  sister-in-law, Diane Ripplinger, Grand Forks.  He was preceded in death by his wife Linda;  a brother, Mike;  a grandson, Manny Hernandez;  and his parents.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42^nd St., Grand Forks, ND with visitation one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.