Thomas Frederick Rupp

RUPP
Thomas Frederick

Thomas Frederick Rupp of Naples, Florida, formerly of Sylvania, Ohio, died peacefully Monday, January 9 in Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by his family after a difficult illness. Tom was born November 15, 1934 in Toledo Ohio to Walding G. and Helen F. (Henzler) Rupp. Tom was a 1953 graduate of Devilbiss High School and received a BS in mechanical engineering from The University of Toledo in 1961. He was a member of the SAE fraternity. Tom worked 43 years at Libbey Glass in Toledo, OH. He served in the Navy reserves. He was also active with the Put-In-Bay Yacht Club serving on the board of directors for 15 years, including commodore. He was also involved with the I-LYA. On June 19, 1965, Tom married Carol Ann Helfrich of Toledo and quickly inherited a very large extended family. One of Tom's great loves was the family cottage at Put-in-Bay, Ohio where his parents honeymooned in the 1920's. He and Carol took great pride in maintaining both that historical residence and the 25-foot wooden
Lyman boat he had for many years. Tom spent his winters in Naples Florida, racing
radio-controlled sailboats, but his greatest love was for his family.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John (Betty). He is survived by his his three children, Kristin (Sam) Wygant of Sylvania, Michael of Toledo and Margot (Jeff) Prymas of Sylvania; 7 grandchildren, sister, Barbara (Ted) Weiant, Tom also leaves his special companion, Carolyn Baker. She and her children and grandchildren have been a central part of his life and grieve his passing along with his family and friends.
Please pay your respects at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania Ohio 43560, on Thursday, January 19 from 2-8 p.m. with scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, January 20, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania Ohio. Interment Toledo
Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to Put-in-Bay Community Swim & Sail program or to the American Cancer Society.
www.reebfuneralhome.com
As published in The Blade