John F. Ripperger, 91, of Centralia passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico.

A Mass of Christian Burial will held 10:00 AM Friday, September 4, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Centralia. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Glendale Memorial Gardens in Centralia.

A Rosary will be said at 4:45 PM Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home with a visitation to follow from 5:00-7:00 PM.

John was born on October 22, 1934, in Glasgow, the son of Mark and Cornelia (Himmelberg) Ripperger.

He served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958.

John enjoyed farming, raising registered cattle, hunting and meeting with his friends at MFA.

He is survived by his brother, Al Ripperger and wife Mary Jane; nephews and niece, Brian Ripperger and wife Nancy, Rick Ripperger and wife Robin, Keith Ripperger and wife Tammy, Sharon Brous; several great-nieces, nephews and friends; special friends, Bob and Margo Benoit and family.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Masses at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.