Ralph Craig Crippen

Ralph Craig Crippen, age 66, of Estero, FL, formerly of Moline, died Monday, December 19, 2011 in Naples, FL at Physicians Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion, IL. There will be a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 also at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Andover Village Park.
Ralph was born on March 5, 1945 in Moline, IL to Robert B. and Marjorie E. (Caouette) Crippen. He grew up in Andover, IL and graduated Orion High School. Ralph graduated Augustana College and received his degree in Chemistry. He was a long time accountant and CPA. In recent years he was semi-retired and enjoyed his hobbies of fishing and golfing year round. He especially enjoyed the annual fishing trip with his brothers and nephews.
Survivors include
Daughter Monica (Daniel) Winthrop Falls Church, VA
Mother Marjorie Crippen Andover, IL
Brothers David (Patsy) Crippen Andover, IL
Kent (Bonnie) Crippen Milan, IL
Daniel Crippen Burr Ridge, IL
Sister Kathryn Crippen Moline, IL
Grandchildren Robert & Nathan Winthrop Falls Church, VA
Special friend, Connie Haigh and her daughter Anne (Bill) Gibson and children Gregory and Andy Gibson.
He was preceded in death by his father on March 2, 2008.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.