William Kennedy Ripken

William K. Ripken (Bill), 98, of Perryville, MD, passed away at home May 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 9, 1926, the son of the late Arend and Clara Ripken. Bill played and excelled at many sports - in particular, baseball, soccer and golf. He will be remembered as a man devoted to his family, a hard worker, and an avid sports fan. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Shirley A. Ripken (Collette) and his two brothers Oliver Ripken and Calvin Ripken Sr. He is survived by his daughter Gail A. Cooper and her husband Danny of Havre de Grace; 2 grandchildren, Michael Callanan (Tracey) and Collette Keane (Chris); 6 great grandchildren, Isabella, Austin, Caitlyn, Emma, Elliana, and Everly; his brother in-law David (Kathy) Collette as well as several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at 10:00am with a service at 11:00am on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 S. Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Burial will be at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made to Saint Jude's Children Hospital.