Shelbie Jean Ripperdan, 88 years old, formerly of Lapeer and AuGres, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at Courtney Manor Nursing Home in Bad Axe.

Shelbie was born on July 29, 1936, to the late Harry and Beulah (King) Papke. She was married to Howard Mohme for 30 years until he predeceased her in 1985. She married Teddy (Rip) Ripperdan in 1990 and he predeceased her in 2014.

Shelbie spent many years as a business woman. She was the "S" in H & S Market in Lapeer for many years. She never met a single person who was not a "brother" or a "sister". She loved her customers, and loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. Shelbie lovingly taught all of them about business, money, hard work and kindness. She was a lover of all kinds of animals. Shelbie's only other love was chocolate and driving Rip's 18-wheeler.

Shelbie is survived by her sister Mary Ann (Terry) Hanson of Bad Axe, her sister in law Shirley Papke of Kingston, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She was met in heaven by her parents, her brothers Charles and (Shirley Ellis) Papke, Harry Carl Papke Jr. and sister Ellen and (James) Bush.

Per Shelbie's request, cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service on November 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery in North Branch.

The family would like to thank the staff of Courtney Manor for treating Shelbie like family for several years. Also the family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of Heartland Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be offered in Shelbie's name to the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com