Rippelmeyer, Ervin "Mirl" Obit Ervin “Mirl” Rippelmeyer, 92, of Waterloo, died Nov. 12, 2007, in Waterloo. He was born May 26, 1915, in Mitchie Precinct, the son of the late Louis S. and Magdalena Rippelmeyer nee Hammer. He was married to Vera C. Rippelmeyer nee Offermann, who survived him. Mr. Rippelmeyer is survived by his wife; sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, a nephew and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Priscilla Hoepfinger and Sylvia Hoffmann; and brothers Floyd Rippelmeyer and John Rippelmeyer. Mr. Rippelmeyer was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer and Monroe County Farm Bureau. He was a former volunteer at the Monroe County Nursing Home. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer, Pastor David Riebeling officiating. He was buried at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer.