Los Angeles, California
1922 - 2017
July 21, 1922 - January 18, 2017 Robert "Bob" Hugh Rupkey, 94, of Manhattan Beach, California passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 18, 2017 at home after a short illness. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 21, 1922, the son of Fritz and Hazel (Hanes) Rupkey. Growing up in the...
Read MoreSo sorry for your loss. Bob was my grandmothers youngest cousin. He and my dad James TWilson played often as children.
James Wilson
February 05, 2017 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
So sorry for your loss, he will be missed. I worked with Bob at TRW and after I retired I became part of the activities group which he was involved with and he was always alot of help - yes, he will be missed. Roc Venegas
January 24, 2017
Bob worked with me at TRW and then with the TRA (Retiree's Assn.). He will be remembered.
Mary Holcomb
January 24, 2017 | Torrance
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
It sounds like Bob led a full, "fun, adventurous, and dangerous," life and had a loving family.
Bob gave me a chance as a college student and hired me in 1977 at TRW in Redondo Beach. I am still there (now Northrop Grumman) over 39 years later and never regretted it! Bob and I got along very well since I was a veteran and a pilot as he was.
I know I am not alone in saying he was a good man to work for! I am sure he will be missed by...
Greg Martens
January 23, 2017 | Hawthorne, CA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
It sounds like Bob had a full, "fun, adventurous, and dangerous" life and loving family.
Bob hired me at TRW in Redondo Beach in 1977. I'm still there (at Northrop Grumman) over 39 years later. Bob and I got along very well since I was a veteran and a pilot as he was! I am sure I am not alone in saying he was a good man to work for!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg Martens
January 23, 2017 | Hawthorne, CA
