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Brent Lynn Ripplinger (1946-2025)
Brent Lynn Ripplinger, a loving husband, father, and devoted member of his community, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 78, due to a heart attack, while in the loving arms of his wife at their winter home in Queen Valley, Arizona.
Brent was born on March 4, 1946, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Carl Raymond Ripplinger and Julia Ethea Johnson. He grew up in Driggs, Idaho, attending local schools and graduating from Teton High School.
Brent married Sandra Mortimer on January 26, 1968. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on March 11, 1969. Together, they welcomed three daughters: Michele, Melissa, and Shawna.
Brent was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ, serving as a High Priest Leader, Sunday School teacher, and Counselor in the Branch Presidency in Island Park. He and his wife, Sandy, also served a Stake Mission. After retiring from Fall River Electric following 35 years of service, Brent and Sandy spent their winters in Queen Valley, Arizona.
Brent is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; daughters Michele Blanchard, Melissa (Russ) Taylor, and Shawna (Noe) Gonzales; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters Darlene (Ed) Wood and Christine (Kent) Meikle.
Brent was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Raymond and Julia Ripplinger; in-laws Reed and Carma Mortimer, and Marian Mortimer; brothers Dee Ripplinger and LaRell Ripplinger; and sister Veronique Fulmer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 12:00 noon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaBelle 1st Ward Chapel, 4223 East 528 North, Rigby, Idaho 83442. The family will visit with friends Friday March 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 West Main, Rigby, Idaho 83442 and on Saturday at the church from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Burial will follow services at the Plano Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brent Ripplinger
Trent and Leanne Yancey
March 7, 2025
We were very sorry to hear of Brent's passing and we wish to extend our sympathies to your family. May God bless you all at this time.
Robert Mortimer
March 6, 2025
Uncle Brent will be missed deeply. Thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Sandy and all my cousins and their family members. Rest peacefully Uncle Brent.
Sheri Mortimer Pehrson Smith
March 4, 2025
You meant so much to me. You were a huge part of my life growing up and a great inspiration to me. I would not be the person I am today without you. You will be missed I love you Uncle Brent!
Susanne Nielsen
March 3, 2025
Sandy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Brent's passing. It must've been hard to be so far from home trying to arrange things for Idaho. We're in St. George for the winter and won't be able to attend the services, I wish we could be there. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you'll be blessed with comfort and peace to help you in the days ahead. God bless and keep you.
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James Bergauer
February 23, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. I enjoyed playing golf with Brent every Tuesday in Queen Valley. Blessings and prayers to Sis. Ripplinger and the family. His quiet demeanor will be missed.
Sylvia Yochelson
February 23, 2025
My ❤ love to all of your family.
Marianne Loosli Madrigal
February 22, 2025
Brent was a classmate at Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho. Condolences to his family.
Charles and Gretchen Arnold
February 22, 2025
We’re loved Brent. He was really awesome and helped us a lot when he worked for Fall River. He will be missed. So sorry for the family’s loss.
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Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)101 West Main St., Rigby, ID 83442
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