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Ruth A. Trippel, 99, of Lincoln, passed away February 2, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Visitation will be from 9 AM until 10 AM Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Wednesday also at the funeral home with Lynn Laughlin officiating. Burial will be at 12 Noon at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Riverton, IL. where she will rest with her husband.

Ruth was born March 28, 1913 in Carbondale, IL., the daughter of John and Lizzie (Betts) Frey. She married Harvey T. Trippel. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1994.

She was a member of West Side Christian Church in Springfield, IL. and attended Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln, IL. She and her husband Harvey were dorm parents at Lincoln Christian College for 4 years.

Surviving are her son Charles R. (Patricia) Trippel of Swoope, VA., her daughter Deborah (Chuck) Gunning of Lincoln, IL., 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 grandson.

Memorial donations may be made to the Harvey T. and Ruth A. Trippel Memorial Scholarship Fund at Lincoln Christian University or to Christian Village in Lincoln and will be accepted at the funeral home.