Surviving are his three daughters, Cheryl (David Cape) Malone of Edgerton, Jeannie (Cal) Stambaugh of Edon, Ohio, Jannie (Andy) Eckenrode of Montpelier; 11 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ellen; son, Kenneth E. Rupp Jr. daughter, Bonnie O’Connor; and one brother, Donald Rupp.
To honor Kenny’s request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation at this time. Graveside funeral services for Kenny will be held at a later date, when the weather is warmer in Shiffler Cemetery, Bryan with Pastor Kevin Doseck officiating. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the combined honor guard from the Bryan American Legion Post 284 and the Bryan VFW Post 2489. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
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