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John Rupert Obituary
He was born October 14, 1946 in Delphos, OH, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 29 years. John graduated from Akron University with a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry.
He worked as a Polymer Chemist for Goodyear, Akron; Union Carbide, WV; BASF, Detroit, MI; and Monsanto, Akron; before deciding he wanted a career where he could be more involved in the community. In 1990, he switched careers and started working as a Financial Advisor at his Edward Jones branch in Vermilion.
John was a long standing member of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, where he held various offices, past member of Rotary, and a past board member of Lucy Idol. He enjoyed gardening, watching nature in his back yard, and was a voracious reader. He will be remembered as a kind and generous person who loved people.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dianne (nee Stano) Rupert, of Vermilion; sons, Christopher Rupert, of Portland, OR and Matthew (Melinda) Rupert, of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Nina, Cheyenne, Aliyah, and Maverick; brothers, Dan, Bill, and Jim Rupert; and his sisters, Rita Neate, Jeanne Schram, Cook Truman, Betty Baer, and Mary Jo Looser.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Genevieve (nee Markward) Rupert; brother, Larry Rupert; and his sister, Grace Suever.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion Ohio.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Lucy Idol Center for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 162, Vermilion, OH 44089.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.riddlefuneralhome.com.
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Megan Petruchik
March 2, 2020
I cant believe it's almost a year. We miss you Mr. Rupert. I'll always remember your smile. Everytime I saw you ( which was a lot because we were neighbors) you were happy and smiling. You were always so kind and thinking of everyone. My son still asks me quite frequently if you are riding your John Deere in heaven. RIP.
Bob Hug
March 25, 2019
Sending my deepest condolences to the family of John Rupert. In the nearly 30 years of being acquainted with John I always found him to be a devoted husband and proud father. He will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched.
Elaine Sheehan
March 22, 2019
Dear Rupert Family,Our sympathies for your loss. Johnny Rupert was one of Dad's favorite basketball players of all time, being a starter on the 1964 Delphos St. John's team, arguably one of his best teams ever. Dad admired Johnny's toughness, work ethic, smarts, and warm sense of humor. Part of our family folklore is a memory from the mid-1960's of a cold evening during a several day power outage caused by snow or a tornado.We were delighted when Johnny stopped over. We gave him a blanket and he comfortably hung out for a few hours. His visit was a highlight of that otherwise tedious time. Rest In Peace, Johnny Rupert!
Elaine Arnzen Sheehan for the Arnzens: Alice, Maria, Jim, Jeanne, Ted
The Staff of Riddle Funeral Home
March 21, 2019
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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