Wilma Crippen

Wilma J. Crippen, 83 of Wolcottville and formerly of Bippus passed away at 10:55 am on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Wilma worked as a cook at Northwest Elementary School and for the Millers. She later worked at Hunkler’s. She was a member of the Calvary Women’s U.A.W., she enjoyed painting, cooking and gardening and was an avid collector of antiques.

Wilma was born on January 16, 1930 in Columbus, Indiana, a daughter of Arvil and Katherine (Painter) McKim.

She was united in marriage to Dean Crippen. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include a son: Don Hadley of Kendallville; a son-in-law: Steve Rittenhouse of Andrews; three sisters: Doris Wolter, Shirley Thayer, Juanita Harden; five grandchildren: Craig (Craig) Rittenhouse, Sherry (Paul) Voigt, Jennifer (Andy) Arivett, Travis (Holly) Rittenhouse, Stephani (Norm) Stanley, twelve great grandchildren: Jenessa, Jordan, Kiersten, Alexandra, Breanna, Morgan, Shane, Logan, Vaida, Savanah, Joey, and Landon; and her beloved dog: Witkin.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Dean Crippen; a daughter: Debra Rittenhouse; a son: Charles Hadley and a sister: Jerry Burton.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00pm and 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 11:00am at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Barry Faucett officiating.

Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Bippus.

Memorial Donations may be made out to the Bippus Calvary Church in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.