Naida C. Ripka

Naida C. Ripka, 88, of 1230 19th St., Apt. 2, Reedsburg, WI 53959, graduated to the beauty of Heaven, September 5, 2023.

She attended Callahan Road Baptist Church, where everyone who met her called her “Mom.” Naida might not have known you, but you were still treated to her smile.

Naida is survived by her spouse, Roman Ripka; children: Lynne Williams, Bruce Knudsen (spouse, Audrey), Gilbert Knudsen, Martin Knudsen (spouse, Janice), John Knudsen (spouse, Laura), Suzanne Quedens, Roberta Moeller (spouse, Robert); also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mable Olson; brothers: Theodore Olson, Kenneth Olson, Norman Olson; and sister, Joyce Olson.

She was much loved and will be terribly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Melrose Rod & Gun Club, W13890 Rod and Gun Club Rd., Melrose, WI 54642. Please join the family, bring a dish to share, and share your sweet memories of our Mom.