Bernard Arthur Rippeon's Obituary
Bernard Arthur Rippeon passed away on November 29, 2025 where he lived in Tucson Arizona for the last 30 years. He was born on November 20, 1950 to Bernard Rippeon and Delores O’Brien in Frederick, Maryland.
Arthur was a graduate from Linganore high school he also served in the US Navy and was awarded national defense service medal, Vietnam campaign medal w/device, Vietnam service medal w/one bronze star.
Arthur is survived by his daughter Norma Leyva of Fresno, California and his son Kevin Rippeon of Fresno, California his grandson Alex Ortiz granddaughters, Devin and Paige Rippeon, great grandsons AJ and Julian Ortiz, his sisters Bonnie Olson, Diana Zigler, Ellen Fauble, Debra Grimm brothers Donnie Rippeon, Robert O’Brien and many nieces and nephews.
Arthur was an RV service mechanic for 40 years. He loved camping, fishing and hunting. Arthur also had a passion for barbecuing and was a great cook.
Arthur was preceded in death by his mother, father and siblings Edward Dwayne Rippeon, William Wayne Rippeon, Thomas O’Brien, Walter O’Brien and Rennie Tobery.
Arthur will be greatly missed by family and friends, and all who knew him.
Memorial services will be announced at a later time.
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