Darwin Lamar Rupp

Darwin Lamar Rupp

Red Lion - Darwin Lamar Rupp took the hand of his Lord and Savior when he heard him call on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 1:01 pm from Penn State Hershey Medical Center at the age of 72. He was born in Red Lion and was the son of the late Wilford David and Hazel Erelue (Zeigler) Rupp.

Darwin graduated from Red Lion High School Class of 1956. He worked for the railroad, the former Borg Warner, David Smith Electrical, Yorktowne Cabinets and OUC Power Plant in Florida where he retired after many years. He then owned a motor route carrier (for the Orlando Sun newspaper delivery). Darwin lived in Tampa and Orlando, Florida for more than 30 years and loved the beach, prior to moving back to PA. He enjoyed going RVing, his muscle cars (especially Pontiacs), his cats and politics. He attended Bethlehem Stonepile United Methodist Church.

Darwin had no children of his own, but he had many family members who he was remarkably close to. He leaves his sister, Shirley A. Tredway of Red Lion. He was the loving uncle to Suzette Snyder (Matthew W.) of Red Lion, Cynthia A. Holland (Todd M.) of York, David Rupp of Brogue, Tammy Bennett of Dover, and great uncle to Joseph D. Burns (Alexa L.) of Airville, Kara M. Holland and Paige E. Holland of York, and the great great uncle to Landon W. Burns of Airville. Darwin is survived by his two sister-in law, Janet Rupp of Red Lion and Brenda Rupp of Brogue, along with his cousins, Bryan Sellers of Dallastown, and Lynn Wingard (George) of York, and many other numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and family, as well as his loving animal family, his dogs and cats. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Horace Tredway, a nephew, Jeffrey L. Tredway, two brothers, Glenwood D. Rupp and Wilford D. Rupp Jr., nephew Rich Bennett, his aunt and uncle, Sabrie and Bruce Sellers and a cousin, Barrett Sellers.

Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing for Darwin on Friday, February 12th, from 10-11 am at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A Service of Honor and Praise will begin at 11 am at the funeral home, with Rev. Larry W. Parlett, pastor of Bethlehem UM Stonepile Church in Red Lion, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Bethlehem UM Stonepile Cemetery.

All those attending the services are asked to wear a mask and follow the social distancing guidelines at recommended by the CDC. Please be courteous with the time you are spending with the family because there are others behind you waiting to share their condolences too.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to: York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406 or to York Cancer Patient Help Fund, 50 N. Duke St., York, PA 17401.

Uncle Darwin is remembered as being a wonderful person with a great personality who would do anything for anyone who needed help. He always had a great sense of humor and could easily make you laugh. Darwin was a very thoughtful person, remembering everyone's birthday, with the absolute best cards handpicked for each person. Uncle Darwin, you will be deeply missed, our love for you will forever be in our hearts, though you have left this life for your eternal life, you will live forever in each of us. Until we meet again. LOVE YOU

Online condolences may be offered: BurgFuneralHome.com.