Died--July 7, 1883
Riplinger, At her home, in this village , of Spinal Disease, Mrs. Josephine,
Wife of John
Riplinger, in the 33rd year of her age.
Josephine Riplinger
was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, March 3rd, 1851. Her parents moved to South Caroline where they remained one year, then returned to the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. In 1872 she was married to John Riplinger, the husband who now morns her loss. In the fall of 1875 she came, with her husband, to this place, where she has since resided. Mrs. Riplinger was a most excellent lady, Kind and accommodating, loved by everybody acquainted with her. Mrs. Riplinger was on the street a little while on the Fourth but was obliged to go to bed. On Tuesday morning, about half past one o'clock, she breather her last. The The funeral and burial will take place at the Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Father Ritz. Mrs. Riplinger leaves a husband, two children and a large number of friends to mourn her early demise.
Family Notes
My great grandfather, John B. Riplinger and
his brother Frank Riplinger arrived in America in 1853 with an Uncle. I've
been searching for who the Uncle was for about 15 years now and would
appreciate any information regarding him.
Both John and Frank were cabinet makers. They specialized in Post Office
cabinetry. They made a great many of the local area Post Office cabinets
and pigeon holes. One that is existing and still in use is in the Post
Office in Medford (?). I have the tool chest that my great grandfather made
and used in his travels. I restored it several years ago and we now use it
as a coffee table.
If I can be of any other help to anyone researching this family, please do
give me a shout!
Greg Riplinger
Tacoma, WA
John & Josephine (Hartman) Riplinger