With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lauriel Ripke of Liberty Center, Ohio, who passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry Ripke and Agnes Ripke (Wiseman); and his siblings, Jerry Ripke, Jeannie Gerken, Betty Rohlf, Linda Ritcher and Joan Battinger.

He is survived by : his wife Geraldine Fahrer-Sheller; his children, Marsha Wharry (Phil), Tara Buehrer (Scott), Bradley Ripke (Chris), Bartley Ripke, Brian Ripke (Pam) and Thomas Ripke (Keasha); his stepchildren, David Sheller, Julie Hoffman, Daniel Sheller (Brenda), Lisa Whitford (Brad) and Keith Sheller II; and his siblings, Karen Jones (Bob), Barb Gerdeman (Bill), Janet Ashbaugh and Ronnie Ripke (Alice). He is also survived by loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions in Lauriel's honor may be gifted to the St. John Church of Christ, I-946 OH-108, Holgate, OH 43527.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hanneman Family Funeral Homes & Crematory