Louis E. Tripp's Obituary
Mr. Louis E. Tripp, age 82, of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born November 21, 1933 in Grand Haven to Earl and Ruth (Payne) Tripp. On August 21, 1954, he married Dolores Bryant.
Louis was a member of Lakeshore Fellowship. Over the years he worked at Story and Clark, he owned Downtown Sunoco and retired from St. John’s Lutheran Church and School. He enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels, watching the Detroit Tigers, drinking coffee with friends and being with family.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores of 62 years; two children: Debbie (Rich) Ohlendorf of Grand Haven and Dan (Jeannette) Tripp of Grand Haven; three grandchildren: Michelle Ohlendorf, Shane (Jackie) Tripp, and Casey (Christopher) Pease; eight great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Dora Bryant. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Miles Tripp; two sisters, Letta Dobson, and Myrtle Schroeder.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 21, 2016 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Louis may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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