Kathleen Ann Rippelmeyer

Kathleen Ann Rippelmeyer, nee Kienstra, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died March 12, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 14, 1934, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her daughter Kerry (Keith) Brinkmann; grandchildren Conner & Claire Brinkmann; and sister Susan (Jerry) M. Schwarz.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband Carl Rippelmeyer; son Timothy Rippelmeyer; parents Vincent and Sarah F. (nee Gartland) Kienstra; and step father Clifford Davenport.

Kathleen was a member of SS Peter & Paul Church, Monroe County Retired Nurses Society, Mary & Martha Society, Nursing Home Ministry, and Heavenly Dusters.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:

SS Peter & Paul Church or SS Peter & Paul School

Visitation:

9:30 AM to 11 AM Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:

11 AM Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL

Father Linus Umoren officiating

Interment will immediately follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL