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Carla Joan Ripke

Dec 3, 1962 – Sep 26, 2019

Service Details

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019

VISITATION: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 5:00 p.m.

DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials in Carla’s name to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee (8915 W. Connell Ct.  P.O. Box 1997 Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414) 266-2000)

SOUTH MILWAUKEE – Carla Joan Ripke, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

She was born in Estherville, IA on December 3, 1962, the daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Carolyn (nee: Schmidt ) Foster.   She graduated from Lake Park High School in Iowa.

Carla worked as a medical tech and C.N.A. for Willowcrest Health Services in South Milwaukee.  She was a very hard worker and was dedicated to taking care of her patients.  Carla was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and was happiest when she was around her family; especially her grandsons.

Carla is survived by her daughter, Cara (Brian) Rehm of Raymond; her dear grandsons, Cody and Brody Rehm; her mother, Carolyn (nee: Schmidt, Foster) Johnson of Lake Park, IA; her sister and brothers, Deb (Francis Chandler) Foster-Enderson, Guy Foster and Dale (Beth) Foster of the St. Louis area and Steven (Karen) Foster of Nebraska; as well as her nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Foster and step-father, Rusty Johnson.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, October 5, 2019 for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  A service remembering and honoring her life will follow at 5:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials in Carla’s name to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee (8915 W. Connell Ct.  P.O. Box 1997 Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414) 266-2000)

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  1. Rich and Joan Farrar says

    October 1, 2019 at 8:12 am

    We are sorry for your loss

  2. Anonymous says

    October 1, 2019 at 8:18 am

    I will always remember Carla as a dedicated, caring, and hard working individual when I worked with her. She was so proud of her family and always talked about them. She was so proud and loved her daughter and grandsons who she always talked about and adored. May you continue to shine as look upon us and your family. All our love to Cara and her family, Love Julie and Michael Fries.

  3. Christina Sysavan says

    October 5, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Carla was one of a kind……. always happy, laughing, loving, lived life to the fullest. Never a dull moment when she was around. And the love she had for her daughter and grandsons, always taking about them, always sharing stories about their lives…… the smile on her face, the sound in her voice, the love in her eyes, they were her whole world. I enjoyed working with Carla for the many years I did, dedicated worker and caring towards her patients. A true asset in life, proud to have known her. You will be missed dearly. Love Christina Sysavan

  4. Anonymous says

    October 7, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    I send our sympathy to the family and we send our prayers. Her mother, Carolyn Johnson of Lake Park was so proud of her. Her new address is heaven.

  5. angela stultz says

    October 19, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I knew her from work and I usually picked her up and dropped her off when we worked together. I always enjoyed seeing her and talking with her. She is missed very much. She always talked about her daughter son-in law and grandsons. She was always happy and dready to help out. I am so glad to have known. her. Love Angela Stultz

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