Gordon W. Tripp

Dec 7th, 1920 - Feb 28th, 2016
4 Guests
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. 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.




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4 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Darla Mitchell-Shelby

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: March 11, 2016

    Dear family,

    My sympathies on the loss of your dad. My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will wonderfully comfort and strengthen you.

  • Guest: American Heart Association

    From: , Illinois

    Date: March 11, 2016

    May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

  • Guest: Mike Milam

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: March 12, 2016

    I worked with Gordon at the Crab orchard Refuge. I was a Federal Game Warden and serveral times Gordan backed me up on some suspects and was glad to have him with me. Gordan would not back down and you knew your back was safe when he was around. Iam going to miss Gordon. He would drive by my house and if I was outside he would always take the time and sit under the shade tree and we would talk about old times. He was a person that spoke his mind. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND HOPE WE MEET AGAIN IN GODS COUNTRY.

  • Guest: Kami & Jason Parks

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: March 21, 2016

    To the family of Mr. Tripp-

    Jason and I lived directly across the street from Gordon for about 10 years on 26th st. We had sold our home and moved last summer, so we were very sorry to find out that he just recently passed away. My daughter loved going over to see him, and he had given her a very special little doll that she still cherishes to this day. We thought a lot of Gordon, and are very sorry for your loss.