Dennis Eugene Cripe, born on February 18, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana, to Daniel Arden and Doris Irene (Moore) Cripe, went to be with Jesus, on November 13, 2024 at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana.
He graduated from Manchester High School in 1965 and further pursued his education at Indiana Wesleyan University. Before embarking on a remarkable thirty-one-year career at Josiah White’s (formerly White’s Residential and Family Services) in Wabash, Dennis spent over a decade farming, gaining invaluable experiences that instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the land.
Dennis was a man of unwavering faith, devoted to the Lord. He loved reading the Bible and sharing the joy of Jesus with those around him. His engaging personality was evident in the genuine interest he took in the lives of others; he loved conversing with people from all walks of life, getting to know them personally, and offering kindness and encouragement.
Nature held a special place in Dennis’s heart. He had a profound love for traveling and spending time outdoors, whether it was cutting wood or tending to his yard. For thirty-seven years, he lived next to the train tracks, fostering a particular fondness for trains that reflected his passion for adventure.
Dennis will be forever cherished by his wife of 58 years, Judy, North Manchester; son, Daryl (Danna) Cripe, Noblesville; daughter, Michelle (Jason) Cartwright, Fort Wayne; brother, Larry (Diane) Cripe, North Manchester; sisters, Marilyn (Keith) Skiles, Donna Long, Nancy (Linda Troop) Cripe, all of North Manchester and Sharlene (Dale) Flora, Ronan, Montana; grandchildren, Alyssa (Ethan) Fisher, Erika Teune, Makayla Cripe, Rylan Cripe, Aspen Cartwright, and Cooper Cartwright; great-grandchildren, Sky and Ace Fisher. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral service will be held Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, with Pastor Don Snell officiating. Burial will be held at the Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Dennis, memorial contributions may be made to Josiah White’s, 5233 South 50 East, Wabash, Indiana 46992. https://josiahwhites.org/donate/
The family of Dennis has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
