Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer

Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer, nee Schweickhardt, 83, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 11, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 24, 1940, in Valmeyer, IL.

    She is survived by her children Scott Rippelmeyer (Joanie Harbaugh) and Karla Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Jamie (Bryan) Schmitz, Nolan (Ally) Rippelmeyer, Drew (Stephanie) Schultheis, Alex (Natalie Horrell) Schultheis, Claire Schultheis, Matt (Victoria) Rippelmeyer, Jolene Steibel, Jana (Austin) Steibel, John D. Steibel, and Jodie (Derek) Powell; great grandchildren Addy Sue Schmitz, Rosie, Reid, and baby Rippelmeyer, Samantha, Alexandra, and Christina Rippelmeyer, and Diana & Freyja Powell; sisters Rayma (Fayegene) Rippelmeyer and Karen (Gary) Leber; brother Marvin (Glenda) Schweickhardt; sister-in-law Joan Rippelmeyer; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

    Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Nolan R. Rippelmeyer; parents Raymond J. & Mae (nee Langsdorf) Schweickhardt; daughter-in-law Peggy Rippelmeyer, nee Nottmeier; father-in-law and mother-in-law Floyd & Marzella Rippelmeyer; brother-in-law Dean Rippelmeyer; and nephew Randy "Mushhead" Rippelmeyer.

    She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ - Valmeyer; and former member of Monroe County Homemakers Extension.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: 
St. John UCC - White Cross Fund

Visitation:
    4 PM to 8 PM Friday, October 13, 2023 at Quernheim Funeral Home
    9 AM until time of service Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ

Funeral:
    10 AM Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer, IL
        Pastor Steve Boorsma officiating
    Interment at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer, IL