Rippeto, Donnie G. "Rip" , of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the age of 78. Dearest husband of the late JoAnn Rippeto; dear son of the late Clarence and Mable Erma Rippeto; devoted father of Connie L. (John) DeBres and Doug Rippeto; beloved grandfather of Doug, Jaimee and Shannon; dear brother of 2. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Disabled Veterans.