Ruppe, George, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on September 29, 2026.
Beloved husband of Anna M. Ruppe (nee Konrad) for 70 years; Dearest brother of the late Magdalena (Frank) Grill, the late Hilda Ruppe, the late John (surviving Hilde) Ruppe, the late Albert (Cecelia) Ruppe, the late Josef (Helene) Ruppe, the late Helmuth (surviving Anna W.) Ruppe, and the late Rita (Henry) Fischer.
Dearest uncle of the late Irene (surviving Glenn) Murphy, E. John (Kathy) Ruppe, Mike (Renee) Ruppe, Annette (Vince) Schweiss, Sue (Matt) Finn, Eileen (Jim) Krispin, the late Richard Ruppe, Bob (Cyndy) Fischer, Tom Fischer, Maria (Tim) Webb, Lisa (Carla Heimburger) Konrad, Julie (Rob) Ellis, Michael (Chris) Konrad, Diane (Brad) Riggs, Robert (Tina) Maksche, Tina Maksche, Linda Maksche, Scott (Vanessa) Konrad, and Nathan Konrad.
Dearest great-uncle and friend to many.
George was a kind and generous man, who never turned down a chance to help others. He and Anna experienced a rich and full life in a wonderfully, happy marriage. They traveled extensively, were active in the German Cultural Society (where they met), they loved dancing and danced with the Trachten Grouppe. George was a long-time member of the Harmony Men’s Choir and with the Männerchor.
Service: Memorial visitation at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4532 Telegraph Road, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul or the German Cultural Society are requested.
A Kutis South County Chapel Service.