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Michael L. Rupley Ph.D. Sr.

1942 - 2018

Michael L. Rupley Ph.D. Sr. obituary, 1942-2018, Granger, IN

BORN

1942

DIED

2018

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Mishawaka, Indiana

Michael Rupley Obituary

Michael L. Rupley Sr. Ph.D.

Sept. 15, 1942 - Feb. 6, 2018

MISHAWAKA - Dr. Michael L. Rupley Sr., Ph.D., 75, of 323 West 4th Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at 11:55 am on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 15, 1942 to Francis and Ruth (Benson) Rupley, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his former wife, Judith (Ganser) Rupley and their children, Michael (Carolyn) Rupley Jr., Cheryl (Shaun) McDermott, and Laura (Glenn) Ivers. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as his brother, Charles Rupley. Michael received his Ph.D. in psychology from St. Louis University in 1979. After receiving his doctorate he moved his family from St. Louis back to his Indiana roots of South Bend and opened a private practice on 343 W. 4th Street, Mishawaka. He worked as a Child Psychologist in Mishawaka for 34 years until his retirement. He will be remembered as an intellectual and for his love of classical music, opera, fine arts and literature. Mike had a poet's heart. Friends will be received from 2:00 until 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 11 at Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. Rev. Amy DeBeck of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart will provide a Memorial Service from 4:00 until 5:00 pm at Bubb. All are welcome to attend the service.

Published by South Bend Tribune from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2018.
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Seeing a memory of Dr. Reply still brings tears to my eyes. I just wish I could have a moment with him to show him how far he has helped me and ny family come What a great man he was

Jill Jenkins

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February 2, 2021

Good by my friend

Jane Zuroff

May 3, 2018

Dr. Rupley worked with not one but two of my sons. He was an outstanding Doctor. While working with one of my son's he also helped me in ways that i couldn't even understand at the time. My family developed a great relationship with Dr.Rupley and we will forever be thankful that he was a part of our life. Rest In heaven Doc

Jill Jenkins

February 12, 2018

My Condolences to your Family.

Debbie Buckley

February 10, 2018

I worked with Mike on and off over the years. He and others like Mike Sheehan, Dan Rhode, Tom Mawhinney gave me a direction and career. I'm forever grateful. Rest in peace, Mike. You were a good and honorable man.
Ken Hanig, Ph.D.

Ken Hanig

February 8, 2018

I have wonderful memories how Dr Rupley helped my son, Troy, thru a difficult time. Many thanks. I now know his wife, Judith, was a good friend of mine during high school. When I drive by her childhood home and the many times swimming. Dr Rupley was the best Dr that Troy ever seen. Thanks

Karen Witters, Gladura, Smith

February 8, 2018

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