Paul Ennis Ripley, 91, of Melbourne FL, died August 20 ^th with family by his side.

He was born to the late Chester W. Ripley and Mary A. McKenna on September 19, 1926 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.  In 1951, Paul married Donna Mae Andersen who was also from the "Soo".  They raised their four children in Michigan and upon retirement, enjoyed travelling in their RV before relocating to Melbourne, FL.

Paul was a retired educator. During a forty-year career, he served in various positions including secondary school teacher, school principal and assistant to the Superintendent of Schools.  For 25 years, he was a professor and administrator at two regional State Michigan Universities before retiring from Lake Superior State University. He served the college in several capacities including Professor, Director of Information Services, Director of Public Relations, Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Career Planning and Placement.

He also served on the Board of Directors supporting the fields of tourism, historic sites and substance abuse.  Paul enjoyed journalism, photography, chess, billiards, baseball (especially the Detroit Tigers) and all the nuances of the English language.

Paul was a long-time member of Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne.

Paul is survived by his children Mary (Gary) Horn of Melbourne, FL; Patricia (Bob) Kjolhede of Thompsonville, MI, and David Ripley of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.  Donna, his wife of 66 years, and his youngest child, Carol Ann Johnson, preceded him in death.  Paul is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne FL on Monday, August 27 at 11 am.  He will be interred at the national cemetery in Mims FL at 12:30 the following day. An additional memorial service to celebrate both the lives of Paul and Donna will be held next summer in Michigan.