Ronald Rupley Jr.

Ronald Rupley Jr. obituary

Ronald Rupley Jr.

Ronald Rupley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Ronald Rupley, Jr., age 76, of Adrian, MI, passed away, August 29, 2025, at Hospice of Lenawee Hospice Home. He was born November 15, 1948, in Hudson, MI, the son of Ronald Sr. & Lucille (Pratt) Rupley. Ronnie loved volunteering at Meals on Wheels, watching all sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Pistons. He had a keen sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes. In his younger years, Ron liked to go bowling, and play bingo and cards. He is survived by his son, Don; his sister, Linda Wolff (Chris Sutherland); his girlfriend, Mary Cavin; and nephew, Phillip Wolff. He was preceded in death by his parent Ronald Rupley Sr. & Lucille Foster; his wife, Julia Tripp Rupley; stepmother, Donna Mae Rupley and furry companion, Charlie. Viewing & Visitation will be on Tuesday September 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Cremation will follow. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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