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John Ruppel

Modesto, California

1938 - 2016

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John Louis Ruppel, Jr. June 18, 1938 - August 23, 2016 Colonel John Louis Ruppel, Jr., USAF (Retired), passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.  John was born June 18, 1938, to John and Mary Ruppel in Chicago, Illinois.  Moving often as a child, he attended St. Patrick's School...

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Herr Colonel:
Cindy and I do not have the words to express just how much that you meant to us; especially our daughter Danielle. She will always have a special place in her heart for her God mother, Auntie Lina and her God father, Uncle John.
At your eulogy, your God daughter was spot on when she said that although you may have not been a perfect man, you were a perfect God father.
May you and Lina enjoy eternity together. You both have served your country well and your legacy will...

You where one of my great mentors, here at the 129th. I will miss you.