George F Ruppenicker

Mr. George F. Ruppenicker Jr., age 97, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born on August 29, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, George was the son of the late George Sr. and Amanda Ruppenicker.

George was a distinguished graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1954. He dedicated his career as an engineer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture until his retirement. An avid football fan of Georgia Tech and the New Orleans Saints, George found joy not only in sports but also in giving back to his community as a volunteer at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.

He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Pat Ruppenicker, and a cherished father to his sons, George (Trudi), David (Shawn), and Tom (Karla) Ruppenicker, and to his daughters, Donna Ruppenicker (Karoline) and Kimberly Guidry (Glenn). George also took immense pride in his role as a grandfather to Gillett Lanaux, Eva Wilmontt (Nick), Anna Hart (Sean), and Chad Ruppenicker, and he was a delighted great-grandfather to Lachlan Hart. He is also survived by his brother, Harry Ruppenicker (Marguerite). In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his first wife, Miriam Ruppenicker.

George was a 50-year Mason, celebrated for his commitment to fellow members and the values they share. He enjoyed traveling and spending quiet hours tending to his garden.

Funeral service for George will be at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Blake Trent officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:00 pm until the time of the funeral. He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Slidell, LA, on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital at shrinerschildrens.org or to the Dallas First United Methodist Church, 141 E. Memorial Drive, Dallas, GA 30132.

George's life was a testament to kindness, service, and dedication to his family and community. Those who wish may leave online condolences at www.samclarkfuneralhome.com

Clark Funeral Home of Hiram, GA, is honored to assist the family of Mr. George F. Ruppenicker, Jr.