William Jacob “Bill” Gripka

William Jacob “Bill” Gripka, 84, of Cassville, passed away Dec. 6, 2019 at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville.
He was born Oct. 9, 1935 in Ritchey to Tony and Stella (Clapper) Gripka. In 1960 he was married to Hazel Fetters, who survives.
Gripka received his education at Pierce City. Many years he was employed at Jumping Jacks and then Justin Boot. For 12 years he served in the United States National Guard. He was a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville where he served as a deacon and was also a member of the Cassville Golf Course.
Also surviving are: daughters, Rhonda (Rick) Harris of Purdy and Regina (Mark) Pry of Cassville; a daughter-in-law; sister, Betty (Donnie) Terry of Purdy; brothers, Anthony Gripka of Monett and Charles Gripka of Springfield; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were: his parents; son, Rob Gripka; and sisters, Mary Helen Washick, Anna Velten and Clara Staponski.
Services were held Dec. 9, 2019 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville.Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church.