Rippberger, Jay Howard Beloved husband, father grandfather died peacefully on September 18, 2021 at age 88. Jay lit up a room with his warm smile and funny wit. His zest for life was inspiring to us all. Jay served in the Navy during the Korean War, graduated from Macalester College, then had a successful sales career at 3M for 38 yrs. His love for sales stemmed from his love for people-especially family. He was married to Donna for 26 yrs until she died, then married Elizabeth for 29 yrs. He is preceded in death by parents Howard, Bernice, brothers James, Donald, sister Joni. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughter Leslie (Ron), grandchildren Nicolette & Peyton, stepdaughter Sandra, 2 step-grandchildren. Services October 1, 2021 White Funeral Home, Burnsville 10-12 pm. Interment Fort Snelling 1 pm.