Robert B. Ripley Jr. Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Robert B. Ripley Jr. of Burlington, Iowa. Robert, born on February 28, 1955, passed away on August 11, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert B. Ripley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Robert for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Robert’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert B. Ripley and Anne E. Ripley Sr. (Bison); and his wife Irene F. Lunn. He is survived by: his sons, Mathew Ripley of Burlington and Patrick Ripley of Burlington; his siblings, James Ripley (Laurel) of Massachusetts and Cathy Ripley of Massachusetts; and his nieces and nephews, James Ripley Jr. (Stephanie) of Massachusetts, Michael Ripley of Massachusetts, Melissa Lucas (Marco) of Massachusetts and Elizabeth Dedoming of Massachusetts.