Robert Roy Rypma

RYPMA – Robert “Bob” Rypma, aged 64 of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 after a long struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Rypma and Florence Rypma. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Denise; children, Melissa (Jim) Ensing, Ken Rypma, Scott (Katie) Rypma; his first grandchild, Lewis Scott Rypma, Charles (Nyla) Rypma, Gary (Sally) Rypma; mother-in-law, Marge Paschka; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob worked in the car business all of his life. Memorial services will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE with Pastor Lew Vander Meer officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 7-9 pm and Monday from 12 noon until the time of the service. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to a charity of one’s choice.