Michael Stephen Ripka Jr.'s Obituary
Michael Stephen Ripka Jr. was born on November 3, 1946 and passed away on April 27, 2014 in Tacoma, Washington. Mike is survived by his wife, Olivia and a large family and many friends.
A biochemist by profession, Mike specialized in yeast. he loved baking bread, brewing beer, and most of all, baseball.
Services will be held Monday, May 5, 2014 at St. Ann's Catholic Church (7025 S Park Avenue, Tacoma, WA).
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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