John's Obituary
John E. Cripe, 67, of Boswell, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born September 14, 1955 in Watseka, IL to the late Raymond G. and Marion (Magruder) Cripe.
John was a 1975 graduate of Benton Central High School. He worked for Roger’s Group as a Mill Operator for 15 years. He also worked for the Indiana State Highway Department for 7 years followed by working for the Kentland Elementary School. John loved spending time outdoors working in his garden, fishing, and camping. He also had an impressive knife collection and enjoyed model trains.
Surviving him are is wife Laurie Cripe (David) along with stepdaughter Tisha Burton and grandson Gage Johnson. Surviving him also from his first marriage to Melissa Fording are son, Nathan Cripe (Valerie Ryan) of Indianapolis, IN, Nicholas Cripe (Nicole) of Lebanon, IN, and Sarah Brown (David) of Blue Mound KS, and grandchildren Zoey Cripe, Daisy Brown, and Daniel Brown. Siblings, Roy Cripe (Patricia) of Kentland, IN, Shawn Cripe (Dawn) of Tennessee, Marilee (Nan) Kinter (Lonnie) of Otterbein, IN, and Shane Cripe of Indianapolis, IN.
Preceding him in death along with his parents is a sister, Ruthie Briles.
Friends may call from 10 AM (CST) until the time of Funeral Service 11 AM (CST) Friday, November 18, 2022 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. His son Nick Cripe to officiate Funeral Service. Interment to follow in Sheldon Cemetery of Sheldon, IL.
In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial donations may be made to the Cripe family.
Please share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
