Harry Edward Tripp was born on October 27, 1949, at Oak Grove, Missouri, the son of Sam and Lorretta Tripp, and passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara Tripp, who he married on March 14, 1967, at the Fredericktown Nazarene Church, and two (2) brothers, Darrell (Marilyn) Tripp, and Gerald (Sandy) Tripp.

Harry is survived by one (1) daughter, Kimberly (Keith) Lerche, one (1) son Harry Edward (Tina) Tripp Jr., six (6) siblings, Carolyn (Donald) Miller, Marilyn Jo (Melvin) Tesson, Roger Tripp, Thomas Tripp, Clifford Tripp, Rebecca Susan (Dana) Watkins, three (3) grandchildren, Clay (Chelsey) Lerche, Josie (Kaden) Lee, Anna Tripp, great-grandchild Otto Edward Lerche, and Baby Lee on the way, as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Harry was of the Catholic Faith, and he enjoyed racing, and spending time with family and friends.