Colleen Rippen

Hastings resident Colleen R. Rippen, 95, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Brookestone View, Broken Bow, NE.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family.

Colleen was born January 19, 1925, in Hastings, NE, to Henry Jr. & Anna (Reiber) Barth. She graduated from Hastings High School. Colleen married Delton Rippen on March 24, 1946; he preceded her in death on June 29, 2008.

Colleen worked at Central Radio Supply and JcPenny. She was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and a member of the Juniata ALA. She was the State President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and held many other offices.

Colleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delton Rippen; children, Wayne and Vivian.

SURVIVORS:
Son:
Randy Rippen
Grandchildren:
Teresa (Shayne) Siebert
Scott Rippen
Christa Adams
Great-Grandchildren:
Kohri
Audrey
Aulanandra
Tavis
Quinnleigh
Charlotte
Many Nieces & Nephews