Phillip Henry Rippenhagen III

Phil was born on October 5, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Phillip Henry Rippenhagen, Jr. and Emma Dee Nash.

Phil is survived by his wife, Linda Lavin Rippenhagen,daughter, Guinnevere Rippenhagen Ebbeson, his grandchildren, Steven Dakota Duty and Emily Ann Ebbeson, his brothers, Clay Rippenhagen, Myles Rippenhagen and Timothy Eady, his sisters Heidi Rippenhagen Julian and Paula Eady Smith, as well as numerous other family members.

He married the love of his life, Linda Lavin Rippenhagen, in 1987. Phil spent much time traveling with her throughout the world. His favorite past times were playing his guitar and spending time with family, friends, and his dogs and cats. Phil was an avid reader with his favorite being SciFi novels.

Phil was very active in his community participating on the HOA Board of Directors for over 30 years most of which he served as President. His cool and calm demeanor, as well as his strong sense of fairness, worked well for him in this role.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 28 at 10:00 am at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home and streamed live via the funeral home's Facebook page with a reception to follow. Graveside services will be held at 3pm at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Tribute and or words of condolence can be left at earthmansouthwest.com.