Thomas Dean Rippee, 78, of Elkland, was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Lebanon to William “Bill’’ Rippee and Mayme (Moore) Huff and died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Nixa.
He is survived by his wife Jean of Elkland; a daughter, Courtnie Glenn and Tyler Surface of Mansfield; a brother, Mike Metcalf of Springfield; a sister, Robinette Dortch of Springfield; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Randy Bass of Nixa, and a grandson.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Lonesome Hill Cemetery near Phillipsburg, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Inc. of Marshfield.
