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Household of Calvin Lee Rippentrop

He is married to Maria Lucia Garbeis.

They got married on August 13, 1952 at Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italia, he was 22 years old.

Calvin Lee Rippentrop oo Maria Lucia Garbeis

Marriage source: Johnson, Katherine, Rippentrop/Garbeis FGS< (Milbank SD, KOWJ, xii Dec MCMXCI & xxiv Feb MCMXCII)

Heyer Family Book by Tweed, 1985 for possible place.

Buffalo Ctr (Iowa) Trib., Vol 111 # 20, 1 Aug 2002, pg 3 col 5 & 6

'Rippentrops to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Aug. 10

Cal and Mary (Garbeis) Rippentrop will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, August 10 from 2:00 to 4 p.m. in the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. The event is hosted by their children, Lori and herhusband, Ron Coleman, and Al and his wife, Dolores. The couple request no gifts. Congratulations Cal and Mary!'

Buffalo Ctr (Iowa) Trib., Vol 119 # 7, 21 Apr 2010, pg. 2 col. 3

"50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, Apr. 21, 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rippentrop were at Mason City on Monday, April 11th where Mrs. Maria Lucia Rippentrop, Italian born, became a citizen of the United States in impressive ceremonies at the Federal Distict Court. Sponsors for Mrs.Rippentrop and witnesses for her since the first application for citizenship were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bosma. Married in Trieste, Italy on August 13, 1952 while Calvin was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Mr. and Mrs Rippentrop arethe parents of two children, Allan, 5, and Lori, 2. Every member of our community welcomes Mrs. Rippentrop into her new status as an American citizen and wish for her family both peace and prosperity as good Americans." <>

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Notes about Calvin Lee Rippentrop

Calvin Lee Rippentrop

Source: Author: Johnson, Katherine(Willms), Title: Rippentrop/Garbeis FGS, (Publication location: Milbank, SD, Publisher: KOWJ, Publication dates: xii Dec MCMXCI & xxiv Feb MCMXCII)

Author: Hull, LaRie, Title: Rippentrop/Garbeis FGS, (Publication location: Fergus Fls MN, Publisher: L.H., Publication date: xxvi Oct MCMXCII)

La Rie Hull on her xxvi Oct MCMXCII FGS cites Heyer Family Book by Tweed, 1985 & Our Heritage 1827-1966 by Rigter,

"Born and raised on Farm 2 miles west and 2 miles north of Buffalo Center, IA. Family moved to town in 1946 & worked for Hum & Olson Construction, later for John & Jerry hardware. Jan. 30 1949 enlisted in army and was stationed inTrieste, Italy. Discharged August 1952, came back to Buffalo Center worked for R.T.A. 1 yr. then back to hardware store till 1964 afterwhich [sic] he purchased Cal's Plumbing & Heating."

Occupation = Owner, plumbing & heating.

Author: Leibrand, Ruth, et. al., Title: Celebrate a Century Buffalo Center, Iowa Centennial 1892 - 1992, (Publication location: Buffalo Center IA, Publisher: Centennial Book Committee, Publication date: MCMXCII), pg. 391, Repository: Dallas TX Pub. Lib.

[Pg. 391

"Calvin L. and Maria Rippentrop" A photograph with this caption, "Back row (L to R): Ronald, Lori, Robbie, Allan, Dolores. Front row: Rachel, Cal, Maria, Natalie, Amber."

"Calvin L. Rippentrop, son of Calvin C. 'Kelly' and Frieda (Hayer) Rippentrop, was born and raised on a farm two miles west and two miles north of Buffalo Center. The family moved to town in 1946, whereupon he became employed by Hum & Olson Construction and later by John and Jerry Hardware. On January 30, 1949 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and was stationed at Trieste, Italy until August of 1952.

"On August 13, 1952 he took a bride, Maria Lucia Garbeis, daughter of Antonio and Giusepina (Sluga) Garbeis. After his discharge they returned to Buffalo Center where he worked for R.T.A. at Thompson, Iowa for one year and then returned to John & Jerry Hardware until 1964. On April 1, 1964 he purchased the plumbing and heating from John Slaba and began Cal's Plumbing & Heating. In 1971 Maria opened and operated the Fabric Village until 1987.

"Calvin and Maria are parents of two children: Allan L. born November 21, 1954 and Lori L. born February 26, 1958. Allan and his wife, Dolores (Helin) reside in Buffalo Center; they have two children, Robbie, 14, and Amber, 11. Lori and her husband, Ronald Coleman, live in LaCrescent, Minnesota; they have two children, Natalie, 6 and Rachel, 3. Cal is presently city councilman."

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Calvin L. Rippentrop," (Publication location: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publisher: Oak Crest Funeral Services, Publication date: circa Feb MMXIX), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com/obituary/297651/Calvin-Rippentrop/

"Calvin L. Rippentrop September 23, 1929 - February 21, 2019

Calvin Lee Rippentrop was born September 23, 1929, on the family farm northwest of Buffalo Center, the son of Calvin "Kelly" and Frieda (Heyer) Rippentrop. He attended country school through the 7th grade and in later years he proudly obtained his GED. In 1949, he served in the United States Army doing his basic training in Ft. Riley Kansas and being stationed in Italy. It was there he met his wife, Maria Lucia Garbeis. They were married on August 13, 1952, in Trieste, Italy.

Following their marriage, they returned to Buffalo Center where Cal worked for WTA Telephone Company and John and Jerry's Hardware. In 1962, he established Cal's Plumbing and Heating operating it for 30 years until retiring in 1992. Cal was a strong community member serving as a volunteer fireman for 11 years, serving as mayor pro tem and on the city council for 12 years, he also served on the Centennial Committee and was a Cub Scouts pack leader in earlier years. Cal became a member of First Congregational Church at the age of 17 and served as Deacon and Trustee through many years of membership of the Church. He was also active in the Buffalo Center VFW and the American Legion. Cal enjoyed traveling with his wife and woodworking.

In June, 2014, he became a resident of Timely Mission Nursing Home. He died there Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the age of 89.

He is survived by two children, Allan (Dolores) Rippentrop of Owatonna, MN and Lori (Ron) Coleman of Ankeny; four grandchildren, Rob (Kristy) Rippentrop, Amber Wubben, Natalie (Matt) Neil, and Rachel (Seth) Drury; and six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Emma Wubben, and Skyler, Samantha, Hayden Rippentrop, and Greyson Neil; and a sister, Ramona Levorson and her husband Harlan of Lake Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Maria on April 12, 2017."
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Calvin Lee Rippentrop

Cal Rippentrop
< 1887-????
Alice Pannkuk
< 1887-????
Friederich "Fred" Heyer
1854-1935
Harmke Groen
1859-1936

Calvin Lee Rippentrop
1929-2019

1952

Maria Lucia Garbeis
1930-2017

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    Birthday September 23, 1929

    • The temperature on September 23, 1929 was between 8.5 °C and 21.7 °C and averaged 14.9 °C. There was 7.5 hours of sunshine (61%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from March 8, 1926 to August 10, 1929 the cabinet De Geer I, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1929: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 7.7 million citizens.
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      • April 8 » Indian independence movement: At the Delhi Central Assembly, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt throw handouts and bombs to court arrest.
      • August 23 » Hebron Massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Arab attack on the Jewish community in Hebron in the British Mandate of Palestine, continuing until the next day, resulted in the death of 65–68 Jews and the remaining Jews being forced to leave the city.
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      • December 24 » Assassination attempt on Argentine President Hipólito Yrigoyen.

    Day of marriage August 13, 1952

    • The temperature on August 13, 1952 was between 11.9 °C and 22.9 °C and averaged 18.4 °C. There was 12.3 hours of sunshine (83%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from March 15, 1951 to September 2, 1952 the cabinet Drees I, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 2, 1952 to October 13, 1956 the cabinet Drees II, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
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      • The Netherlands had about 10.3 million citizens.
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