Gordon W. Tripp

Herrin- Gordon W. Tripp, age 95, of Herrin, passed away at 10:13pm on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his home in Herrin.  Gordon was born in Jackson County on December 7, 1920, the son of William Rolla and Claudia (Nance) Tripp. He married Geneva B. Peterman in Cape Girardeau on September 16, 1941.  She preceded him in death on June 9, 2009.   Mr. Tripp was retired from Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior.  He was a proud United States Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific.  Survivors include his two daughters-      Judith Ann Tonellato and husband Richard of Springfield, IL      Mary Jane Tripp of Springfield, IL Two Grandchildren-      Joseph William (Gretchen) Tonellato of Jacksonville, IL      Kathryn Jane (Aaron) Tonellato of Chicago, IL  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers- Preston Tripp and Ogle Nance, four sisters- Verna Hagler, Vivian Parrish, Lena Tweedy, and Virginia Troin.  Private family services, officiated by Gordon’s loving grandson, Pastor Joseph Tonellato,  were held at noon on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Cobden Cemetery following an intimate family gathering at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13^th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.