Alvaria Ripperger, 102, of Watertown formerly of Webster died Thurs., March 3, 2016 at Jenkins Living Center, Watertown.

Alvaria was born on July 19, 1913 in Webster, SD to Otto & Annie (Sveum) Hanson. Following school she married Frank Ripperger.

Alvaria worked at the Webster Bakery, Reporter and Farmer, and Hardware Hank.

Alvaria enjoyed gardening and crocheting.

Alvaria was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Webster and the gardening club.

Grateful for having shared her life are two sons; Loren (Karen), Dan (Barb), her 5 grandchildren; Scott Ripperger, Todd Ripperger, Jennifer Burns, Kasey Ripperger, and Sarah Ripperger, 8 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and one sister, Jeanette Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother.