Gloria Etta Ruppert

1943 - 2025

Gloria Etta Ruppert

October 30, 1943 - October 24, 2025

Gloria Etta Ruppert, 81, of Maxwell, passed away on Oct. 24, 2025, at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born the eldest child to Roy and Flora (Denny) Law on Oct. 30, 1943, in McCook. After graduating from Hayes County in 1961, Gloria married her high school sweetheart and long-time love, Allen Ruppert, on Nov. 18, 1962, at the Evergreen Union Church in Hayes County. The couple welcomed six children into their lives. Gloria lovingly dedicated those early years to nurturing them, embodying the true spirit of a patient and devoted mother and wife. The family moved to Maxwell in the early 70's, and Gloria began working as the Village Clerk of Maxwell. Soon after, she decided to take a job which she loved as a cook at Maxwell Public Schools until 1991. Gloria joined her husband working at Overheard Door as a secretary, guiding and aiding the staff, including her husband until their retirement.

Gloria and Allen enjoyed traveling the world together, making lasting memories wherever they went, regardless of whether it was taking a simple camping trip, of which there were many, or taking glamorous cruises. Gloria was a devoted wife for 59 years, known by all for her kindness and her ever-present smile. Though it wasn't a side she showed often, her playful sassiness would shine through from time to time -whether with her signature thumbs-up, which all her children knew exactly what that meant, or her honest, "telling-it-like-it-is" attitude.

Gloria had a special affection for hummingbirds and gardening, especially her flower beds filled with beautiful flowers. She also loved embroidery, creating many beautiful tea towels over the years. Each of her children now treasures their own collection. Her talent for canning and preserving was passed down to her children, and she had quite a knack for crossword puzzles as well.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Allen; brothers, Allen and Marvin; daughter, Kay, and son-in-law Jeff Keith; and great-granddaughter, Jocelynn.

She is survived by her children, Melanie (Samuel) Boon of Grand Island, Jadeen (Seth) Kucera of Maxwell, Doreen (Troy) Pedersen of Maxwell, Chuck Ruppert of Maxwell, and Coleen (David) Ragland of Savannah, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Ryan of Montrose, Colorado; in-laws, Della Fox, Wilber (Nancy) Ruppert, Bernie (Pam) Ruppert and Merna (Lester) Ebel; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials are suggested to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Travis Ruppert as officiant. Burial follows at the Plainview Cemetery, Maxwell. Visitation and celebration of her birthday is from noon to 7 p.m., with family present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is assisting the family with arrangements.