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Josef Ruepp Obituary
Josef Ruepp, 81, of Kensington, beloved husband of Burgi (Hauner) Ruepp, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 4th, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born March 2, 1934 in Austria to the late Josef and the late Anna (Gmeindl) Ruepp, he immigrated to the United States in 1958, and six months later was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Straubing, Germany, where he met his wife, Burgi. Joe was the owner of Ruepp Electric in New Britain for 42 years. A hardworking, honest, generous man, he will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife of 53 years, he is survived by his 3 daughters, Irene and her husband James Kerr, JoAnn and her husband Joseph Buyak, and Elke and her husband Marc Blanchard, seven grandchildren, Dylan and Haley Kerr, Alexandra and Aidan Buyak, Stella, Maggie and Hannah Blanchard. Private services and burial in South Burying Ground, Kensington, were at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 (www.michaeljfox.org), or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 (www.pdf.org). Porter's funeral service in Kensington is assisting his family.
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August 10, 2015
On behalf of entire team of Euro-American Homecare deepest condolences with the passing of Mr. Josef Ruepp. It was a privilege to serve with our caregivers to Josef Ruepp and his wife Burgi.
Barbara S. at EAH
Maryrose Mistieri Pasco
August 8, 2015
Mr. Ruepp was my landlord on Locust Street. He was always very nice to me. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I will pray for him and his family at this sad time. Rest in peace. Maryrose Mistieri Pasco
Mary Lou Foran
August 8, 2015
Dear Burgi, I was saddened to hear of Joes passing. I know what a devastating illness Parkinson's is, and know that he no longer suffers, but is safe and whole and probably rewiring Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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