Alvin ""Al"" Ripp

Middleton: Middleton: Alvin A. ""Al"" Ripp, age 59, passed away on Wed., June 14, 2017 at a Madison Hospital. He was born on Sept. 5, 1957 to Peter and Marcella (Dahmen) Ripp. Al grew up on the family dairy farm and was a lifelong resident of Middleton. He married Sharon ""Shari"" Greiber on June 28, 1980 at St. John's Catholic Church in Waunakee. He retired from TDS in 2013 after 37 years of employment and became Executive Director at Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM).

Al was a family man and loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed nature, fishing, playing cards, golfing, woodworking and collecting antique telephones. He loved and supported his community.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Shari; his children, Dale (Katy) Ripp, Kim (John) Phalin and Amy (Chris) Mueller; his grandchildren Miles and Madeline Ripp, and Kylee and Anessa Phalin. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Donna (Del) Breunig, Harry (Ann) Ripp, Evie Schuetz, Rita (Dan ) Endres, Leo (Becky) Ripp, Gary (Shirley) Ripp, Vic (Nancy) Ripp, Dennis (Patty) Ripp and Mary (Mark) Ripp. Al was preceded in death by his parents and a Godson, Peter A. Ripp.

Funeral services will be held on Tues., June 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church, 7121 County Trunk K, Middleton /Ashton. Rev. Tait Schroeder will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Monday June 19, 2017 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Tues. from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family will determine a memorial at a later date.


Winn-Cress Funeral Home
5785 Hwy Q
Waunakee, WI
(608) 849-4513