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Steven Ruppel Obituary
Steven was born March 6, 1980 in Sherman, Texas to Ron and Deborah (Sroufe) Ruppel. He graduated from Sherman High School and attended Grayson County College. On November 3, 2012, he and Timber Waltemath were married in Bonham. On March 31, 2014, Steven's life was forever changed when his daughter Paycin was born. Steven worked as a managing partner with is father at their Dairy Queen restaurant in Sherman.
Steven's passion was spending time with his family. He was also an avid fan of auto racing and enjoyed watching movies. Steven was raised in the Catholic church but recently had been attending Legacy Bible Church.
Steven is survived by his wife, Timber of Denison; daughter, Paycin of Denison; parents, Ron and Deborah Ruppel of Sherman; sister, Leslie Charske and husband, Matt of Sherman; grandmothers, Joan A. Sroufe of Sherman and Sachiko Ruppel of Corona, California; aunt, Sue Dolbee of Corona, CA; two uncles, David Sroufe and wife Andrea of Sherman and Donald Sroufe of Arlington; four nephews, Trey Brewer, Jacob Charske, Austin Bindel, and Aiden Waltemath; and five nieces, Avery Charske, Olivia Bindel, Evelyne Charske, Emma Bindel, and Brielle Waltemath. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Richard H. Ruppel and Donald E. Sroufe, and one aunt, Patricia Sroufe.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 17 at Legacy Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Paycin Ruppel Education Fund at Landmark Bank. The register book can be signed online at http://www.waldofuneralhome.com
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September 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Ruppel Family during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Sullivan Family - Sherman, TX
Tom & Deborah Barnes
September 18, 2015
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. If you need us we are only a phone call away.
Paula and David Shaw
September 18, 2015
Steven, you will be missed dearly. So many times, we would go by the DQ and always had to tell you hello.
Ron and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David and Pam Silva
September 17, 2015
We moved in next door and watched you grow into a wonderful young man. We will always remember your smile and beaming eyes. You will be missed greatly. Our prayers are for your family, wife and child.
Grayson Bible Baptist Church
Roy Webster
September 17, 2015
On behalf of Grayson Bible Baptist Church of Sherman, Texas, we would like to extend our condolences to the family for their loss. Our church people have been praying for you all and will continue to do so. We ask that God's grace will be with you and that His Holy Spirit will give comfort as only He can do.
Sincerely,
Pastor & Mrs. Roy Webster
Sarah Waltemath
September 17, 2015
you will be missed by so many people that love you and think your the best. RIP
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