Gerldene Rippetoe Wedel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerldene Rippetoe Wedel (Tulsa, Oklahoma), born in Conway, Arkansas, who passed away on October 2, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eva Thornton and Emil Thornton. She is survived by: her husband Bill Rippetoe; her children, Eric Wedel, Emile Burns and Janet Stewart; and her grandchildren, Cody, Ben, Ethan, Alex, Jon, Selah, Autumn and Anneleise.
