William Lawson “Bill” Rippel, 59, was welcomed home to the Lord Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. He passed doing what he loved to do most — boating.
Bill was originally from Avon Lake, Ohio, but resided in Virginia Beach most of his life, and he lived life to the fullest. Bill was involved with the boating community and was one of the original founders of the “Power Boating for a Cure Poker Run.” He was involved in several charitable organizations. He also studied business and economics at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Bill was also a longtime owner, president and operator of the family business, Audio Connection, which was founded in 1977 and is located in Virginia Beach. Bill was an upstanding pillar of the community. He was a good friend to everyone who met him. He was kind, generous and always willing to help at a moment’s notice with a smile to share. Bill was an all-around good guy, which is why he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cindy Rippel; loving parents, Ann Rippel and Robert Rippel; brother, Charles Rippel; sister-in-law, Beth Rippel; niece, Ashley Rippel; great-niece, Ella; great-nephew, Logan; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The family has requested no flowers. Immediately following the service, the family invites you to join them in a celebration of Bill’s life at 2468 Laurel Cove Drive, Virginia Beach.
To all of his wonderful friends, and you know who you are, “Settle down and Make America Great Again.”
Share online condolences with the family at altmeyerfh.com.
