Francis William Rippey, 71, of Georgetown, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. He was born June 28, 1938.

Mr. Rippey is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bolsinger Rippey; two daughters, Elizabeth (Kevin) Hartingan and Kathleen (Robert) Stropes; two granddaughters, Annie and Jessica Hartigan and a niece and several nephews.

Graveside services were held Oct. 16, at Monroe Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Schoolhouse Fund, P. O. Box 435, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

E.C. Nurre Funeral Home served the family.