– It was the last Thursday of the month of January on the 26th day that Larry became absent from his body to be present with the Lord.
Larry Alan Ripley was born on April 30, 1952, in Thief River Falls, to Cal and Cathy (Sumbs) Ripley. He was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church – Larry grew up in Thief River Falls and graduated with the Lincoln Senior HS Class of 1971. Not long after, he moved to the Twin Cities area where he spent most of his life.
Those who knew Larry knew he was extremely intelligent and creative. Larry had an insatiable hunger for truth and beauty. He appreciated all kinds of art, enjoyed drawing, writing poetry, was a voracious reader and loved music, especially The Beatles, but not a fan of rap. Larry also like to watch football, the Wild and the Twins.
Larry is survived by his mother, Cathy Ripley; sisters, Cheri (Tom) Edwards, Jodi (Randy) Ayers; nieces and nephew, Katie Gesch, Anna Edwards (her son, John Edwards), Michael (Ashley) Gullekson, and Amy Edwards (her daughter, Rileigh Shehadeh); as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cal Ripley; grandparents, Earle and Huldah Ripley and Johanna Sumbs Evans; and also several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Per Larry’s wishes, there will be a small graveside gathering this summer.
In Larry’s memory, donations may be made to Lakeview Hospice, 5803 Neal Ave N, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
We are less without him, but more for knowing him.
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