Charles Ripp
July 15, 1939 - August 13, 2024
Obituary
Monona – Charles “Chuck” H. Ripp, age 85, passed away on August 13, 2024, at the Cottages of Madison. He was born on July 15, 1939, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin to parents Leonard and Annetta (Little) Ripp and was one of twelve children.
Chuck met the love of his life Maureen in 1958, and they married that same year. Shortly after, they moved to Arizona before moving to California. After 6 years in California, they moved back to Wisconsin to raise their family. Over the next few years, they built a home together to continue raising their family. That family expanded in 1990 with the birth of their first grandchild.
Chuck was a jack of all trades from driving a truck at Vita-Pakt, maintenance at Ella’s Deli, bus driver for Sun Prairie Schools, and back door manager at the Coliseum. The majority of his career was with the State of Wisconsin in various roles from Hill Farms state office building to being a warehouse manager at the DOT.
In Chuck’s spare time he enjoyed playing cards, calling bingo, and entertaining his family and friends with his DJ music at various venues in and around Madison.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Maureen (Connelly); daughter Theresa (Dave) Sandmire, son Brian Ripp; grandchildren Brittany (Chris), David (Kait), and Tyler Sandmire; and by his beloved dog, Madie. He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Boys Town https://www.boystown.org/ or Brighton Hospice https://brightonhospice.com/.
A special thank you to Brighton Hospice and to his nurses Sandy, Gio, Tanya, Angela, Nancy, and Monique for their loving care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Following the burial a luncheon will be held back at church.
Chuck, love of my life, forever in my heart. Love you! -Love Mom
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Susan stanford
Other • 9 months ago
My deepest condolences to the family chuck (chuckles) was a amazing person in the short amount of time I got the honor to get to know him and his family I cannot say thank you enough for the privilege of being able to have him and you all in my life he will be deeply missed Susan L Stanford
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Carmen Ripp
Other • 9 months ago
Awww, Uncle Chuck. I will miss him. I am sorry I have not been down to visit in such a long time. I am truly sorry for your loss. Love you, Carmen.
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Tim Stoikes
Other • 9 months ago
Chuck and I worked in the same building at the DOT. I was just beginning my career and he was always so kind and helpful to me. He always had a smile on his face and a bounce in his step. Fond memories of him. My condolences. Tim Stoikes
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Tannya Ballard
Other • 8 months ago
My deepest condolences to the family of Chuck. I'm really gonna miss you, your kind heart, and the way your smile lights up every time I called you Chucka luck. Rest in peace my Friend my buddy. You will always be in my ♥ love Tannya (caregiver)
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Gloria Brockman
Other • 8 months ago
We first met Cuck and Maureen at St. Bernards, Madison. Such a beautiful couple. We enjoyed working at Church on the festival, bazaar, and many other things. He was also aDJ at our sons wedding. Rest in Peace Chuck you deserve it. Eugene and Gloria Brockman