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Forrest Rupert Obituary

Forrest D. Rupert, 77, Independence, Mo., formerly Lincoln, died Monday (6/26/06) in Independence. He was born on Dec. 10, 1928, in Omaha to Leslie C. and Katherine L. (Jepson) Rupert. He married Betty Olson in December of 1953. U.S. Navy veteran, Korean War. He retired from the Havelock Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, ELCA.

Survivors: wife, Betty, Independence, Mo.; daughter, son-in-law, Anne and Rod Downey, Raymore, Mo.; sons, daughters-in-law, Dennis Rupert, Lebanon, Tenn., Donn and Rebecca Rupert, Merritt Island, Fla., David and Kim Rupert, Lebanon, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jennifer Downey, Smithton, Mo., Lindsey Downey, Raymore, Mo., Eric Rupert, Merritt Island, Fla., Shane Rupert, Autumn Rupert, Ashley Miller, all of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Jesse Rupert, Porsche Miller, both of Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Rupert, Boulder, Colo.; sister, brother-in-law, Virginia and Dr. Richard Bartley, Springfield, Mo.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, First Lutheran Church, ELCA; 1551 S. 70th St. Pastor Harlan Heier officiating. Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services Friday, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers, in care of the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Jun. 28, 2006.

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Lee & Susan Johnson

July 17, 2006

In our thoughts especially during this very sad time. Donny, Becky, Eric, I never know what to say at these sad times. We love you and if we can do anything let us know. May God comfort each and everyone of you.

Jean Uarich

June 29, 2006

Our family has known Forrie Rupert since the 1950's. Our brother, Gayle Rosecrans was Forrie's brother-in-law. We are sending our deepest sympathy to his family on his recent death. He was a very nice man and always acknowledged us at family get-togethers. Sincerely, Jean Uarich and Joyce Weeks

Dr. Wendell Johnson

June 29, 2006

Dear Betty, We were saddened to hear of Forry's passing. We have fond memories of him from our days at N. U. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With our love, Norma and Wendell

Marjorie Manglitz

June 28, 2006

Dear Betty and family;

Our warm thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have missed you since you moved away. It was always a good experience to talk to Forrest when I picked you up for Church Women United meetings.

With Love a Church Women United Sister,

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