Steven A. "Harv" Rippe

Steven A. Rippe was born to Clifford D. Rippe and Cathryn K. (Saum) Rippe Walters on January 24, 1961 at York, Nebraska and passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 62, with his family by his side. He was the oldest of the 3 children in the family. Harv, as he was known by friends and family, grew up in Geneva and graduated from Geneva High School with the Class of “79”. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Geneva. After graduation, Harv helped his Dad with the garbage route. He then started working for the City of Geneva. In 1991, he began working at Geneva Welding for Steve Yates and worked there for 20 years before venturing out on his own in 2011 and pursuing his goal of having his own welding shop. This had been a dream of Harv’s since June of 2008, and to see it come true was very rewarding to Harv. A lot of blood, sweat, tears and beers were to be had in his shop. He continued running Metalworks & More until his passing. Harv was big into the racing scene, especially NHRA drag racing. He was an avid fan of NHRA and followed John Force and his daughters among others. But his love for fixing things, remodeling or coming up with new creations to make, was a great passion of his. Whether it be fixing a car, truck or farm equipment; remodeling his house or building his shop, they were a great joy for him and he took pride in everything he did. Harv was preceded in death by his mom & stepdad, Cathryn & Kenneth Walters; grandparents, Emil & Martha Rippe, Cleetus & Celia Ruth Saum; uncles, Marvin & Dorothy Saum, Rick & Mary Saum, Leonard & Leona Rippe, Donald & Jerri Rippe, Wesley Rippe; aunts, Ruth Ann & Clem Gergen and Lynda Saum; and beloved dogs, Zeus and Sadie. He is survived by his dad & stepmom, Clifford & Sarah Rippe; sister, Holly Rippe & Doug Fischer; brother, Christopher Rippe; brother-in-law, Don & Ann Fischer; sister-in-law, Debbie & Jon Petersen; aunt, Bonnie Rippe; nephews, Caleb Rippe, Ian Rippe, Colin Rippe, Cortlen Rippe and Camden Rippe; along with many cousins, friends and especially his beloved dog and companion, Roscoe. A Memorial Service for Harv was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva. Kim Dunker presided over the Memorial Service. The recorded selections “Dust In The Wind,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” and “Free Bird” were played during the Memorial Service. Honorary pallbearers included Tony Wurtz, Ben Pekar, Loren Stephenson, Jason Domling, and Dean Gerberding. A Graveside Committal of Ashes was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the Memorial Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

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Steven A. "Harv" Rippe

January 24, 1961 - December 10, 2023