Claudia Ann Exley was born August 30, 1946 in Chariton, Iowa to Milan and Marcella (Bowman) Exley. She graduated from Chariton High School in 1964 and married Ron Ripperger on September 26, 1964 in Lacona, Iowa. They were blessed with three children: Michael, Mark, and Mitchell. Claudia was a homemaker along with being a teacher's aide at Mormon Trail School and working at Spurgeons. Claudia enjoyed camping and traveling, attending horse shows and rodeos, and was an avid reader. She loved going to her kids' activities: football, baseball, and car races. She was also in the Chariton bowling league for several years. Claudia passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael in 1983. Claudia is survived by her husband, Ron Ripperger; sons: Mark of San Antonio, and Mitchell of West Des Moines; and a brother, Ronnie (Sue) Exley. Also surviving are many special nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.
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