Terry Riphenburg

Terry L. Riphenburg, 62, Thorp, passed away at home on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 22, at Thorp Funeral Home, with Pastor John Sindler officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Terry Lee Riphenburg was born on Nov. 14, 1958, in Neillsville, to Nathan LeRoy and Ethel Marie (nee Gillard) Riphenburg Sr. He was raised and received his education in Neillsville, graduating from Neillsville High School in 1977. After high school, Terry worked at Ortho Kinetics in Waukesha. He was united in marriage to Sharon Cook, and they later divorced. Terry’s various jobs included working at Fiskar’s in Spencer, as a bartender at Rooster Bar in Neillsville, cleaning businesses in Neillsville after hours, teaching the developmentally challenged, and working as a landscaper/groundskeeper near Hawkins from 2011-16. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed reading, watching TV, kayaking, going to flea markets and antique stores, going to the casino, and collecting dog figurines.

Terry will be dearly missed by his companion: Todd Turenne of Thorp; his brothers: Nathan Jr. (Mary Lou) of Sussex, and Darrell of Freeport, Ill.; his sisters: Addie Leake of Neillsville, Sharon (Gary) Fisher of Freeport, Ill., and Maybelle (Ron) Mazola of Green Bay; his dear niece: Amanda Benedict of Neillsville; his special friends: Patti Stewart of Menasha, and Judy Abramowicz of Lublin; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and his feline companion, Murphy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Ethel Riphenburg; one sister, Judy Moser; and one brother, Thomas Riphenburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

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