Kip S. Van Riper, age 57, of Sunman, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette, IN. He was born on August 19, 1964, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Peters) Van Riper. Kip graduated from Sycamore High School in Cincinnati. On June 3, 2007, after dating two years, he married Jennifer Carter in Aurora, IN. Kip was employed with Margaret Mary Health in Batesville as a cook.
Kip enjoyed fishing, going on vacations, cooking and grilling out with friends. He was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State football teams. Kip’s greatest love was his family. Kip will always be loved and appreciated for the man that he was. He worked hard and sacrificed to provide for his wife and stepchildren.
Survived to enjoy the memories that Kip has left them is his wife, Jennifer Van Riper; three sons: Kyle Van Riper of New York, Joshua Bruns of Sunman, Adam Bruns of Sunman: one daughter, Katherine (Dustin) Rowe of Milan; one grandson, Kip’s pride and joy, Mason Rowe; three sisters: Tracy (Greg) O’Conner of Illinois, Lori (Dick) Merz of Cincinnati and Shelly (Todd) Beck of Fairfield, OH.
Kip was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Dorothy Van Riper.
A memorial visitation will take place Saturday, January 29, 2022, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 107 Vine St. Sunman, IN.
For more information, send condolences or to sign the online guest book go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kip Van Riper.