Charles Ripstein
b. 22 February 1858, d. 19 July 1938
- Charles Ripstein was born on 22 February 1858 in Bennington, Wyoming County, New York.
- He married Elsie Frances Sierk, daughter of Henry Sierk and Elsabe Oldswager.
- Charles Ripstein died on 19 July 1938 at age 80 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York, at St. Jerome's Hospital.
- Elsie Frances Sierk became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica, Wyoming County, New York.
- The following appeared on 21 July 1938 in The Attica News: At St. Jerome's hospital, Batavia, Tuesday, July 19, 1936, at 8 o'clock in the morning. Charles Ripstein Sr., who was born to Christian and Elizabeth Welker Ripstein, at Bennington, on Feb. 22, 1858, died from the infirmities of old age and complications.
He was a member of Salem's Evangelical church and had spent the entire span of his life, excepting the last few years as a farmer in Bennington.
He is survied by his wife, the former Elsie Sierk; two sons, Christian of Bennington and Charles Jr., of Attica; one daughter Mrs. Glenn Eck of Sheldon; 3 sisters, Mrs. John Kilian, Mrs. George Rudolph Sr., Mrs. Henry Lapp and one brother, William Ripstein, all of Bennington, as well as several grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Services will be held for him at his Bennington home at 1 p. m., Friday, and at 2 p. m. from the Salem's Evangelical church. Rev. C. F. Fetzer will officiate. Interment will be effected in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.
- Last Edited: 5 Aug 2014