NEW WATERFORD — Willis “Flick” Rupert Jr., 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Ivy Woods Manor in North Lima.
He was born Nov. 24, 1927, in New Waterford, son of the late Willis R. Rupert Sr. and Emma Van Skiver Rupert.
Willis worked as a farmer all his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. Affectionately known as “Flick,” Willis enjoyed talking with friends and spending his spare time at the truck stops at Route 7 and Route 14 in Columbiana.
His wife, Greta Lou Hawkins Rupert, whom he married Oct. 3, 1964, preceded him in death May 15, 2007.
Willis is survived by his two sons, Stephen R. Rupert of Columbiana and David P. (Julie) Rupert of East Palestine; daughter, Leslie Spooner of New Waterford; stepson, Jack (Vickie) Cobb of East Palestine; and a stepdaughter, Adele (Bob) David of Struthers. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Boyle, Francis Beeson and Elverta Baughman; and by three brothers, Donald C. Rupert, Raymond Rupert and Robert Rupert.
The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, where masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
Private family services will be held at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in New Waterford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 S. Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.
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He was born Nov. 24, 1927, in New Waterford, son of the late Willis R. Rupert Sr. and Emma Van Skiver Rupert.
Willis worked as a farmer all his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. Affectionately known as “Flick,” Willis enjoyed talking with friends and spending his spare time at the truck stops at Route 7 and Route 14 in Columbiana.
His wife, Greta Lou Hawkins Rupert, whom he married Oct. 3, 1964, preceded him in death May 15, 2007.
Willis is survived by his two sons, Stephen R. Rupert of Columbiana and David P. (Julie) Rupert of East Palestine; daughter, Leslie Spooner of New Waterford; stepson, Jack (Vickie) Cobb of East Palestine; and a stepdaughter, Adele (Bob) David of Struthers. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Boyle, Francis Beeson and Elverta Baughman; and by three brothers, Donald C. Rupert, Raymond Rupert and Robert Rupert.
The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, where masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
Private family services will be held at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in New Waterford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 S. Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.
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NEW WATERFORD — Willis “Flick” Rupert Jr., 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Ivy Woods Manor in North Lima.
He was born Nov. 24, 1927, in New Waterford, son of the late Willis R. Rupert Sr. and Emma Van Skiver Rupert.
Willis worked as a farmer all his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. Affectionately known as “Flick,” Willis enjoyed talking with friends and spending his spare time at the truck stops at Route 7 and Route 14 in Columbiana.
His wife, Greta Lou Hawkins Rupert, whom he married Oct. 3, 1964, preceded him in death May 15, 2007.
Willis is survived by his two sons, Stephen R. Rupert of Columbiana and David P. (Julie) Rupert of East Palestine; daughter, Leslie Spooner of New Waterford; stepson, Jack (Vickie) Cobb of East Palestine; and a stepdaughter, Adele (Bob) David of Struthers. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Boyle, Francis Beeson and Elverta Baughman; and by three brothers, Donald C. Rupert, Raymond Rupert and Robert Rupert.
The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, where masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
Private family services will be held at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in New Waterford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 S. Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.
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He was born Nov. 24, 1927, in New Waterford, son of the late Willis R. Rupert Sr. and Emma Van Skiver Rupert.
Willis worked as a farmer all his life and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army. Affectionately known as “Flick,” Willis enjoyed talking with friends and spending his spare time at the truck stops at Route 7 and Route 14 in Columbiana.
His wife, Greta Lou Hawkins Rupert, whom he married Oct. 3, 1964, preceded him in death May 15, 2007.
Willis is survived by his two sons, Stephen R. Rupert of Columbiana and David P. (Julie) Rupert of East Palestine; daughter, Leslie Spooner of New Waterford; stepson, Jack (Vickie) Cobb of East Palestine; and a stepdaughter, Adele (Bob) David of Struthers. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Boyle, Francis Beeson and Elverta Baughman; and by three brothers, Donald C. Rupert, Raymond Rupert and Robert Rupert.
The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, where masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
Private family services will be held at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in New Waterford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 S. Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.
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