John Ruppe Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Ruppe Sr. (Rutherfordton, North Carolina), who passed away on October 27, 2021 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ruppe Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Ruppe and Beula Ruppe; his wife Janell Dobbins Ruppe; and his siblings, Patricia Baynard, Glynna Ledbetter, Jim Ruppe, Jake Ruppe, Noris Ruppe and Mike Ruppe.
He is survived by: his children, Sandra Ruppe of Union Mills, John Ruppe of Rutherfordton and Marty Dobbins of Rutherfordton; and his siblings, Laura M. Adair of Union Mills, Carol Axon of Rutherfordton, Tom Ruppe of Union Mills and Steve Ruppe of Union Mills. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills; P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or the Rutherford County Honor Guard; c/o Peter McCann, 564 Terry Rd. Ellenboro, NC 28040.
