Birth date: Jan 16, 1939 Death date: Sep 29, 2025
Jerald “Jerry” Stanley Ripple, 86, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on September 29, 2025. He was born in Northfield, Minnesota, to Stanley and Lena (Koster) Ripple. Jerry grew up on an 80-acre farm in Rice County, a true son of Read Obituary
I met Him twice. Once at my Wife’s grandparents funeral and then 2nd when I said I was coming down to Tulsa. You made me feel like I was apart of a family even though I wasn’t at the time. You took time out of your day in a Sunday to take a hungover man out for lunch and actually tried to get to know him. Thank you for being you. Morgan won’t say it but she misses you and we both wish Freya and Ezra had met you
So many good memories of Jerry ,riding motorcycles together. He always helped me to fix my motorcycles and all the home repairs too. He was a super smart guy . I learned a lot from him ,how to work hard for something you want and to take care of it so you had it last for years. Wow what a good friendship and I’m lucky to be related to him forever. Sure gonna miss bringing him chocolate to eat . For his sweet tooth he had for it . Unwrap another piece of chocolate and save me a piece to eat with you someday. Miss you Jerry. Love Mike Olson
I'll always cherish my memories of our times in Sturgis with Jerry. One specific moment perfectly captures the kind of man he was. On one of our trips, I decided last minute that I needed to run into town for something I'd wished I'd bought earlier. Everyone else was hot and tired and didn't want to go, but Jerry immediately volunteered.
He got up with that big grin of his and walked all the way there and back with me, never complaining once. I vividly recall asking him why he was always walking a step behind me through the crowds of bikes. He just smiled and said, "It's called chivalry. This way I can see you and keep you safe." In this instance I recalled him walking beside me at my wedding as he walked me down the aisle.
It seems like a small thing, but that walk, and his quiet protectiveness, meant the world to me. He was the best kind of friend and the only father figure I have known.
I miss him more than words can say.
Rest well, Jerry. I love you.
Rhoda Olson
Proud to be his daughter-in-law
