Steve Alan Rippstein, 56, was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born to Karl Rippstein and Bonnie White on November 30, 1961.
He was a member of Pace Assembly of God, where he married his wife nearly 31 years ago. He and Cheryl had one son and one grandchild.
Steve was the area manager for 15 years in the Dairy industry and then involved with many law enforcement agencies, including Alpha and Omega mounted police unit.
He is preceded in death by his father, Karl Rippstein; grandparents, Bert and Annie Rippstein & Ernest White and Lou Ella Thomaston.
Those here to cherish his memories are his wife, Cheryl Rippstein; his son, Ryan (Adrian) Rippstein; granddaughter, Chevelle Rippstein; his mother, Bonnie Rippstein; and his brother and sisters, Karla (David) Cooper, Ricky (Gina) Rippstein, Dale (John) Smith; and many wonderful friends and family.
Steve was loved by all that knew him, he never met a stranger. He was always the life of the party and tried to make everyone around him happy.
Please join us in remembering Steve at the chapel of Trahan Family Funeral Home on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Visitation is at 12:00 p.m. with service to follow at 1:00 p.m. He will then be laid to rest at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.