Robert Dell (Sarge) Tripp, 77, of Richmond, passed away suddenly of a heart attack, Thursday October 6, 2005. He was born April 30, 1928 in Richmond Utah to Ernest Lymon and Leola Tripp.

Dell lived in Arimo, ID until he was 12 years old at that time he moved back to the old family homestead in Richmond. After high school he joined the US Army serving with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in the Korean War, making two jumps behind enemy lines receiving a Purple Heart. He also served in the Vietnam War where he received a Bronze Star with a V- Device for Valor and his second Purple Heart. Between the two tours of duty he returned to Richmond where he fell in love with LuAnn Traveller, they were married in the Logan Temple September 18, 1953. They were blessed with four children. After retiring from the Army in 1968, he began teaching ROTC at Logan High School were he enjoyed his association with the students and faculty and worked for the school district for 23 years.

He was active in the community and served as Commander of the American Legion, President of the Richmond Lions Club, Member of the Richmond Riders Club, and served on the committee for the Richmond Veteran’s Memorial. He was an active member of the LDS Church serving on the Stake High Council, Sunday School President and Ward and Stake Young Men’s President. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and their spouses, Robert LeuDell and Marie Tripp of Tucson, AZ., Ernest Rand and Lil Tripp, of Richmond. Valerie and Jeff Nelson of Evanston WY, Pam and Brad Kidd of Springville UT: fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Gloria and her husband Robert Green of Lakewood, CA; brother Lynn and his wife Mary Tripp of Apache Junction AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter Melissa Nelson.

He enjoyed being outdoors watching wildlife, hunting, camping, horses, cooking and trips with his family and friends. He spent many devoted years caring for his loving wife who was stricken with MS at a young age.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Richmond Stake Center. A viewing will be held on Monday, October 10, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Stake Center and also before the services from 10:30-11:30 AM. Interment will be at the Richmond Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Ed Redd for his many loving years of service. Services are under the direction of Allen Hall Mortuary and Bishop Mick Stokes.