Robert "bob" Russell Rippee (20 Dec 1944 - 15 Jul 2009) Obituary

Robert "bob" Russell Rippee (20 Dec 1944 - 15 Jul 2009) attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Robert "bob" Russell Rippee (20 Dec 1944 - 15 Jul 2009).

Graduation Year	Class of 1962
Date of Passing	Jul 15, 2009
About	Robert "Bob" Rippee, 64, of Camdenton, passed away July 15, 2009, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born December 20, 1944, in Cassville, Missouri, the son of Russell and Helen Rippee. Survivors include his wife, Jan Rippee of the home; three children, Curt Rippee and wife, Deeann of McKinney, Texas, Chris Rippee of Euless, Texas, and Allison Rippee and fiancé Scott Bartkoski of Camdenton, Missouri; three grandchildren, Emma Grace, Abigail and Ellie Rippee; as well as a host of many friends, neighbors, students and colleagues. Bob was raised in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated from Hillcrest High School, in the class of 1962. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from the University of Arkansas. He taught at Willow Springs High School and Houston High School. He retired from Camdenton R-III Schools after 30 years as a teacher and as director of bands. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, in the Camdenton Middle School Gymnasium, under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church and left at the funeral home or the school the day of the service. Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com. [Spfd News Leader dated: July 17, 2009]