Dennis "Denny" W. Cripe

Dennis “Denny” Wayne Cripe, 59, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Milford, Indiana, where he lived with his lifelong friend, Jeff Shaver.

He was born October 18, 1966, in Goshen, Indiana, to Paul R. and Barbara E. (Replogle) Cripe. Barbara later married Floyd Walsh.

Denny is survived by one sister, Debbie (Larry) Johnson of Goshen; three brothers, Don of France, Doug (Nancy) of Maryland, and Dave Cripe of Goshen; along with 17 nieces and nephews, 34 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 12 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Denny was preceded in death by his father and mother; stepfather, Floyd Walsh; sister, Dixie Bowlby; sister-in-law, Ruth Cripe; and nephew, Andy Bowlby.

He graduated from Goshen High School in 1985 and earned a certificate from Interstate Technical Institute in Fort Wayne in 1986. He was presently employed by Menards in Warsaw. He enjoyed fishing, collecting Matchbox cars, and cheering on Florida State football. We love and will miss him very much!

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God in Goshen, with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m., also at the church. Burial will follow at West Goshen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Boys & Girls Club of Goshen.