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Jacob loved music, comedy, yellow mustard, and baseball, but above all Jacob was a lover of people. We have heard countless stories about his devotion to our family, to his friends, and to strangers and have lost track of how many named Jacob as their best friend. His life motto was "Leave a stain." His desire, in other words, was to make each person's day better for having crossed paths with him. Jacob accomplished this in small, everyday ways through his gifts of humor and natural ability to connect with people of every walk of life, and also in big ways, showing up in hard times to offer encouragement, hope, and simply his kind, steady, hilarious presence. Jacob knew how to rejoice with those who rejoiced and weep with those who wept, ready in either occasion with sturdy, brotherly hugs.
Jacob is survived by his parents, Ed and Marty Ruppert, his brother Sam (Kelsey) and nieces and nephews Ivy, Moses, Malachi, and Esther, and his brother Ben (Anna) and niece and nephews Madeline, Henry, and Peter. He is preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Wilma Ruppert and Elmer and Thelma Walz, uncle Joseph Ruppert, and cousins Robbie Pearson, Aron Handeland, and Alice Brown.
"But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.'' - Isaiah 43:1-3
A Celebration of Life for Jacob will be held at Christ Community Church in Ames, IA on Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 AM, followed by a light luncheon.
Christ Community Church
5501 George Washington Carver Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
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Barb Van Slyke
December 19, 2024
Thinking of you all this Christmas & sending prayers for peace & comfort during this time.. hugs
Adam Clarke
August 11, 2023
I wish I could be there. Celebration of life is what Jake did. My last long visit with Jake was in Atlanta where he took me on an Odyssey across the city, finding comedy open mics. He loved life, people, and a good poop joke. The true nature of his impact is felt by his absence. Peace and love to all who knew him and loved him.
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Kuo-Fu
August 10, 2023
My first babysitting experience was with Jacob and his kid brother Sam one night around 1987. Jacob was a big boy with a mind of his own and Sam was a little cute one. I watched them brush their teeth before they went to bed and boy, what a relief when they both got into their bed. But, wait. Jacob came back out right away with a huge smile on his face and he insisted on playing some music on the record player for me. Maybe he just tried to entertain me, a student from Taiwan who actually didn't know anything about babysitting American kids. But It was such a sweet act from him, I will always remember his big smile. I will give Ed and Marty a big hug when I see them after thirty plus years. With love and condolences.
Timothy Christians
August 9, 2023
I knew Jake all through grade school and high school, I played little league with him and also knew him through church. He was truly a remarkable individual that will leave an incredible impact on me. After high school I didn´t see him very often but spent the evening of our reunion I reconnected and had a great night of laughter. That night is how I will always remember him. It was so sad hearing of his illness and passing. Prayers to his family and friends, he was a one of a kind individual.
Barb Van Slyke
August 8, 2023
My heart goes out to the Ruppert family. I have known and grown to love your whole family since the Roosevelt days. Jacob always had an infectious smile on his face...Sending hugs love and condolences to you all. He will always be with you.
Sue Bokhoven
August 5, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Jacob´s passing. Praying for comfort and peace.
Nancy Canterbury
June 17, 2023
For a man to be born on Earth Day, he certainly lived up to the celebration of life. I love you Jacob
Dimitrije Kostic
June 17, 2023
I remember crossing paths with Jacob in the high school courtyard. He was always friendly but I remember feeling faintly intimidated by him because, in the anxiety of my youth, he seemed too popular and too cool to want to spend time with me. After I graduated and moved away our interactions were limited to social media, and even though I dislike social media I found myself regularly checking up on him. His posts were reliably side-splitting, and I admired how he seemed to ooze good times and good vibes. I crossed paths with him again, and for the last time, by chance in a bar during my high school reunion in 2017. I said hello to him, but I don't think he recognized or remembered me. I'll certainly remember him, and I can only imagine the delight he was to those of you who knew him better than I did.
Randi and Steve Peters
June 17, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Matt Pharr
June 17, 2023
Jacob was cut from a different cloth. He was a tidal wave of positivity and joy and I miss him very much.
Kim Combes
June 17, 2023
Jake, there was none like you. Your gifts and talents, your love and compassion, were as unique as the way God created and formed you. Can't wait to get a Jacob hug on the other side. Love you, Bud!!!!
Shannon
June 16, 2023
You will never be forgotten and we will forever be here to leave a stain in your honor. L.A.S for life. Have a blast with our friends
Linda Ruppert
June 16, 2023
Jake was a good man and will never be forgotten. He most definitely left a stain.
Jill Bartholf
June 16, 2023
Sending all of my love. Jacob is greatly missed.
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