Stacy V. Ripple (54) of Blocksburg, passed away on December 14, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Stacy was born to William (Bill) and Hazel Ripple on July 10, 1969 in Fortuna. After graduating from Fortuna Union High School, he spent the next 36 years honing his skills as a jack of all trades training horses, managing cattle, driving trucks, building fences, along with many other occupations. 

Stacy is survived by his son and his wife, Andrew and Ashley Ripple, his grandkids Wyatt, Rhaynnia, and Hazel, his daughter Lana Ripple and boyfriend Levi Humphrey, and daughter Ashley Ripple. He was also survived by his brother William (Willie) Ripple, his aunt Deanne Simmons, and his wife Jenny Ripple. Not to mention the rest of his family and many friends he made throughout his life. 

Stacy fought his battle against gastric esophageal cancer for almost three years. Despite spending that time through chemo and radiation treatment, he never wavered. Even to the end, he maintained his determination and positive outlook on life. He was very passionate about his family, his cows, and the Blocksburg community. Family time was very important to him, whether that was spent fishing, hunting, ranching, or keeping up the Blocksburg town hall traditions. As long as he was with family it was time well spent. In his later years, he became the president of the Blocksburg Town Hall Association and took that role seriously. With the help of the association and locals, he ensured that the historic cemetery, church, and town hall were well taken care of and maintained the happenings of the traditional events that took place over many years. 

Stacy’s family will host a celebration of life on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 3 p.m. The service will be held at the Blocksburg town hall. The service will be a potluck, so please bring your dishes and plenty of memories to share.

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