Oran Hill “Pug” Rippy was born March 31, 1939 in Mt. Gainor, Texas and passed away on June 12, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Mt. Gainor and Dripping Springs, loving the community and touching countless lives along the way. Pug held many roles throughout his life – teacher, coach, rancher, community leader, but most importantly loving husband, dad, and papa. Pug was a proud graduate of Dripping Springs High School and the University of Texas. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Janet Berdoll Rippy. Pug and Janet raised their family in Dripping Springs while he taught and coached everything from football and girls basketball to history and elementary PE. After retiring from coaching, Pug turned his efforts to community involvement, becoming Hays County Commissioner and spearheading efforts to renovate the historical Hays County courthouse and building the foundation for Founder’s Park in Dripping Springs which would include a public pool for all children to enjoy. He served on many boards for the betterment of Dripping Springs. After officially retiring, he spent his retirement years as the owner of the family business, Rippy Ranch Supply. There he greeted countless customers into the store and before they left, they would call Pug a friend. From all of his accomplishments, the one that gave him the most joy was his family. With his devoted, loving wife Janet, they raised three wonderful children and have six adored grandchildren. You could always find Pug at one of the grandkid’s events, cheering them on. Pug and Janet made a wonderful life out of their special love story and are a testament to true love.
Pug is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet, his children, Robin Rippy Scott, Royce Rippy (wife Courtney), and Rinda Corbin (husband Kirk), his grandchildren Colby Talley, Hill, Maryella, and Hank Rippy, and Howard and Jack Corbin. He was predeceased in death by his parents Oran and Vida Rippy and son-in-law Shorty Scott. Pug leaves behind his three sisters, who he loved dearly, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He lived a blessed life and touched many hearts along the way.
Services to honor his life were held on June 16. Charitable gifts in Pug’s honor can be made to First Baptist Church Dripping Springs or a charity of your choice.
