Tripp, Robert A. – 1852-1907

TRIPP

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 3/18/2023 at 10:28:17

His Illness Proves Fatal
Dr. R. A. Tripp, Who Was Found Unconscious in His Office, Passes Away
Dr. R. A. Tripp died at 4 o’clock yesterday morning at his home, 1214 Fourth street. He never recovered consciousness from the time he was found in his office, apparently dead, by patients with whom he had made an appointment.
Deceased was born in Carroll county, Illinois, June 17, 1852. He has been a resident of Iowa since 1853. He leaves a wife, one son, two daughters and a host of friends to mourn his death. The body will be taken to Mingo, Ia., Monday morning at 10:15 o’clock, via the Great Western, and will be laid to rest in Ashton cemetery beside his father mother, three children, one sister and brother.
Source: The (Des Moines, IA) Register and Leader; Sunday, January 6, 1907, page 3