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Perry Rupp Obituary
Perry L. Rupp, 61, of Wauseon passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born Feb. 11, 1957, in Wauseon to the late Wes and surviving Reta (Bonar) Rupp. In 1979, Perry married the love of his life, Jana Gype, and she survives.
He graduated from Wauseon High School in 1975 and attended Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.
Perry built his first home in the Huner subdivision at the age of 17. In the early days, Perry worked for Bub Wyse, John Smith, FULCO Construction, and Lathrop Co., and eventually became founding partner of Rupp/Rosebrock Inc. Some of his projects around Fulton County included: the Wauseon Fire Hall; the Municipal Building; the Fulton County Health Department; the Wauseon Senior Center; Detwiler Manor renovations; many additions to FCHC,; Fulton Manor; DaVita Dialysis; the Fulton County Sheriff's Office; project manager for Wauseon schools; Krauss Field House; Sullivan's Restaurant; and Mercy Hospital in Defiance.
He also served a four-year term as commissioner for Fulton County. He was a Clinton Township trustee at the time of his death.
Perry enjoyed designing and constructing projects. He was the recipient of the 2015 Robert Fulton Award for Fulton County Economic Development. Perry was on the Fulton County Airport Board of Trustees, and a past member of the Wauseon Rotary Club and Sportsman's Club. He was an avid pilot, snowmobiler, and outdoorsman.
He is also survived by two sons, Daniel (Sara) and Andrew (Jeanette); two grandchildren, Hunter and Brynley; two brothers, Ben Rupp and Jack Rupp; and a sister, Lisa Kuney.
Perry was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018, at Crossroads Evangelical Church in Wauseon, with Pastor Matt Boyers officiating. A luncheon will be held afterward at the church.
Visitation for Perry will be 3-8 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the church.
Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorial contributions be given to Jana Rupp, who will use them to promote and create opportunities for youth to share Perry's love of aviation.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
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Theresa Schneider
July 30, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jay& Janet Lemley
July 30, 2018
We are deeply sorry for your loss...praying for comfort to your family during this difficult time
Carl & Sherry Szkudlarek
July 29, 2018
We knew Perry through Al Hayes and David Couture. We greatly respected and admired him and are sorry for you loss. May God bless your entire family.
Carl and Sherry Szkudlarek
Luther, Mi
Amy Gerken
July 27, 2018
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Perry was a great friend to my Father and always wonderful to us while we were growing up.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Amy (Alspaugh) Gerken
Betty
July 27, 2018
To the widow , I hope this poem gives you a smile . Oh, I have slipped the surly bond of earth by John Gillespie Magee, Jr
July 25, 2018
RIP perry rupp
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