Henry "Hank" A. Rippert Jr.

Henry “Hank” A. Rippert Jr. passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at home. Hank was born on July 7, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Helen Rippert and is survived by his wife Bette, his cherished daughter Heather, his favorite brother Tom and wife Jaimee, and a number of nieces and nephews who loved him boundlessly and thought he was a really cool uncle.

Hank spent his professional career in sales and owned a printing and graphics business before his retirement. He enjoyed forging his own path and specialized in building lifelong friendships with so many along the way.

His passion in life was his 1951 MG TD #8888, an exquisite antique car that provided endless pleasure, entertainment, and adventures on the road for over 54 years of ownership. Hank was a treasured friend to people across the country who shared his enthusiasm and love of the hobby. Hank often said how thankful he was for the many friends he had - just because of a little black car. He was called upon for advice frequently, as his knowledge of MG’s was vast and highly respected. As one friend said so succinctly, “If you knew Hank, you loved Hank. It was as simple as that!”

Highlights of Hank’s lifelong commitment to the MG hobby:

Founder of The Delaware Valley Chapter of the MG T Register 1970

Organizer of the Ocean to Ocean MG T Tourist Trophy 1986

Representative of The New England MG T Register on the North American Council of MG Registers since its founding in 1992

Organizer of the Skyline Soiree 1993

Founder of the Knudson Churchill Scholarship Trust 1996

Chairman of The New England MG T Register 1997-2005

Former Editor of The Sacred Octagon

His family will gather to honor him this week and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Hank will be dearly missed but we will see him down the road. Safety Fast.

Hank would be honored if you would like to make a charitable donation to the Knudson Churchill Scholarship Trust to, Knudson Churchill Scholarship Trust, 8 Woodston Lane, Palm Coast, Florida 32164-7904 or click on the link, https://www.nemgtr.org/knudson-churchill-scholarship/knudson-churchill-trust-donation.html

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.