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Philip Rupp Obituary
Departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2004 at Fairfax Hospital. Loving husband of Rose Marie Rupp. He also leaves to cherish his memory daughter Phyllis Smuland, son-in-law Matt, grandson Philip and a host of friends. Col. Rupp graduated from DuQuesne Unversity in 1951 and was commissioned in the Air Force as a Security Intelligence Officer. He served in Germany, Japan, England and Korea and in Washington D.C as an Ingelligence Officer in the Special Projects Section in the Defense Intelligence Agency. Col Rupp was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He retired in 1967. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 12, 9 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
"There is nothing on earth or in heaven that can part our love for you, precious Philip, that is still in our hearts just like the sun, the stars and the sea, our love for you, Sweet Philip, will endure through eternity for the true love lives on when earthly things die. It is part of the spirit that soars to the sky." Your Loving Wife
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