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RUPP, Col. Russell D., USMC (Ret.) Passed away Feb. 9, 2010. Decorated war hero, WWII and Korean War. During his 30 years in the marine corps, he was a combat aviator. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Silver Star. A graduate from University of Toledo with postgraduate studies at US Naval Academy in Annapolis and he was a member of the California Engineering Society. Service has been held at Riverside National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Katherine; daughter, Elisabeth; and son, Russell, Jr. May he rest in peace. Fairhaven Memorial Park

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 18, 2010.

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February 26, 2010

Katherine, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We worked with you in Social Services in the late 1960s. Although we didn't have the opportunity to know Russell, he sounds like a wonderful man. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Linda Collins and Teri (Ott) Willingham

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