Bruce Marion Ripple, 69, of Boone Grove, Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday January 23, 2021. He was born in Jasper, IN on October 15, 1951 to the late Virgil and Margaret Ripple. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Margaret Ripple; siblings: Sandra, Darrell, and Kim; and daughter Rachel. Survivors include his sister Pam (Kerry) and brother Mark. Bruce is also survived by his wife of 51 years, Debra Ripple. Together they had 4 children: Bryan (Tracy), Rachel, Jennifer (Jeff), and Bradley, 8 grandchildren: Brett, Alexis (Jimmy), Bryan, Taylor (Dylan), Skylar, Brayson, Bradey, and Bryce, and 1 great grandchild (Dylan). Bruce was a student at Hammond High and later went into the Navy and achieved his GED. Bruce proudly served in the United States Navy from 1969-1973. Bruce was a member of the American Legion Post 502 in South Haven, IN. Family and friends are invited to attend his celebration of life on Monday, February 1, from 1:00 pm – 8:00 p.m., with a service at 6:00 pm, at The Gathering Place: 131 N Main St., Hebron, IN 46341.