Terry Riippa

Obituary of Terry Riippa Twin LakesTerry A. Riippa, 39, a resident of Twin Lakes passed away suddenly Wednesday evening March 18, 2009.He was born on May 5, 1969, in Hancock a son of the late Arnold Riippa and the late Marie Onkalo. As a child he attended the Winona School and the Jeffers High School. Terry worked with his father in the family logging business and presently had worked several odd jobs in the Twin Lakes area. On the weekends he enjoyed making firewood with his friends. He also enjoyed being with his friends going 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with his family during the holidays. Preceding him in death were his parents his nephew Forrest Porkka, and a cousin John Riippa Jr.Surviving are: His brother: Brian Onkalo of Hancock His sisters: Corinne (Dennis) Johnson of ManistiqueCarole (John) Porkka of LimingaHis close cousins: Philip (Kathy) Riippa of ChassellStanley (Bonnie) Felix of Fenton, MIDaniel Felix of Dearborn, MIWalter Felix of IllinoisKathy Felix of Baltic Several uncles, aunts, and cousinsHis special friends John Short and Jimmy SaariA memorial service for Terry will be held later this spring at the Woodland Cemetery in Winona.To view Terry's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangementsService Information To send flowers to the family of Terry Riippa, please visit Tribute Store