Earl W. Purner

Bapu and Ruthie gave us such a memorable childhood. Thank you for loving us and caring for us. Love you first no call backs!

We have too many memories of Snapper living across the street from us for 52 years. We couldn't have had a more wonderful neighbor and friend. He is now with Ruthie. May they both have eternal rest together.

Rest in Peace Uncle Snapper.

Melissa, I don’t know if you remember Jim and Sue Weaver but I am their oldest daughter, Pam. I knew your parents well. My fondest memory of them if having my 16th birthday party at your home and all the late nights your dad, Joe Duld and the rest of the snow plowing crew stopped at our house cause mom always had coffee ready. Your parents were really great people and I know they will be deeply missed by all who knew them.

Melissa and Katie, family and friends, there is one thing for sure, the world will be a little quieter now that Earl has moved on to be with his “ Ruthie” again.
I’ve known Ruthann since I was around seven years old. She was family to me, and I was there from the beginning when she started dating Snapper. I think I was a mother of three already when your mom and dad found out they were going to have you. They were in heaven. Earl was a very devoted, father father. It was fun to watch his...