Jeffrey M. Riopelle

Jeffrey M. “Jeff” Riopelle, 55, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

Jeff was born Oct. 21, 1965, at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, a son of the late Wilfred “Bo” and Lois E. (Ellingboe) Riopelle. Jeff attended East High School in Menominee Falls, graduating with the Class of 1983. Following high school, he attended and graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha.

On Sept. 21, 1991, Jeff was united in marriage to Cindy Freeman at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Menominee Falls. The couple lived in Menominee Falls before moving to Shawano in 2007. At the time of his death, Jeff was employed at Romo Durable Graphics in DePere, where he was the manager of the IT Department.

Jeff was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 32 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling to new and interesting places. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially NASCAR. Jeff spent a lot of time in the kitchen and was a great baker. He was always willing to assist others. Jeff and Cindy owned and operated the Lumberyard in Bonduel for 10 years.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cindy Riopelle, of Shawano; his children, Jessica Riopelle and Jacob Riopelle; his grandson, Greyson Riopelle; his brothers, Robert (Lucy) Riopelle, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Peter (Marcia) Riopelle, of New Berlin; his sister, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Sonnemann, of Menominee Falls; his in-laws, Larry and Patricia Oinas, of Shawano; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service for Jeffrey Riopelle will be held at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.