John B. Rippert passed away September 8, 2013. John was a true horseman; he enjoyed the time he spent with his horse. John was married to his college sweetheart, Linda for 52 years. He is also survived by his son, John David Rippert, his daughter, Cynthia Rippert Cromwell and her husband Michael, and his granddaughters, Casey and Hannah Cromwell. A memorial Service will be held in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2013.