Bruce A. Ruppert, Jr., 85
Bruce A. Ruppert, Jr. of Dover passed away, Monday, March 6, 2023 at home.
Mr. Ruppert was born March 6, 1938 in York, Pennsylvania to the late Ruth Myers Ruppert Weber and Bruce A. Ruppert, Sr.
He served in the United States Navy for 6 years and United States Air Force for 14 years, retiring in 1975. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Ruppert enjoyed carpentry, doing wood crafts, some would say 'a Jack of all trades', as well as going to the local diners for coffee with his friends. He had a green thumb when it came his garden. Mr. Ruppert was a member of the American Legion, Walter Fox Post #2. He was extremely proud of his military career and experiences while serving his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bruce A. Ruppert, III; stepdaughters, Natalie Hazelton – Coe and Marlo Hazelton; and his sister, Naomi.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Connie Hazelton Ruppert, of Dover; stepdaughters, Cynthia Huddy and her husband, Matt, of Jackson, NJ and Leslie Odell and her husband, Gary, of Milford, DE; several step grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to your local SPCA.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com