Ralph Ripley, 92, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend went to be with the Lord. Ralph is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan. His four children and their spouses; Kathy and (Jon) Rasmussen, Debbie and (Stephen) Mantz, Patty and (Kent) Helgeson and John and (Lisa) Ripley. Seven grandchildren; Tyler, Ryan, Travis, Stephanie, Brett, Aimee, and Max. Five great grandchildren; Charlie, Lucy, Grady Ralph, Samantha, and Leo.

Ralph was born in Minneapolis, MN and soon moved to Hopkins, MN. He proudly served our country in the Navy on the USS San Juan for four years. After he left the service, he went on to achieve his degree. Ralph and Joan Margaret Chouinard met and married in 1952 in Anoka, MN then moved to their first home in Hopkins, MN.

Ralph launched his career in 1960 with Thompson-Hayward Chemical Co. as a salesman, and soon worked his way up the ranks of sales manager, branch manager, and regional manager. Ralph and Joan then moved to the company’s Kansas City headquarters in 1977 when he was promoted to Senior Vice President. In 1981 Thompson Hayward was purchased by Harrisons & Crosfield, and Ralph was named President and served as CEO until he retired in 1990. 

After retiring, Ralph and Joan spent many winters vacationing on their favorite island in Hawaii and many summers at John and Lisa’s lake home in Michigan.

Ralph was an avid golfer. For many years he and Joan belonged to Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City, where in earlier years you could find him out on the golf course with his friends and family.

In addition to loving the game of golf, he enjoyed other outdoor sports, such as boating, hunting and fishing. 

There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Wayside Waifs of Kansas City, MO.