In Loving Memory Of

Herbert John Ruppert

Herbert Ruppert, the son of Valentine and Katherine (Potthoff) Ruppert, was born on May 18, 1926 on a farm south of Currie, MN. He grew up on the farm and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in Currie, graduating in 1944. He then farmed with his father and brother Ray on the family farm. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany as a MP. Herbert was united in marriage to Pat Knowles in 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. After their marriage they lived and farmed east of Currie, where they raised their six children. Herb and Pat were divorced in 1968 and he continued farming until his retirement in 1989. Herb continued helping his son Scott on the farm while his health allowed. He lived in Currie until moving to assisted living in September of 2013. Herbert passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN at the age of 89. He was a member of IHM Catholic Church in Currie and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Currie American Legion. He enjoyed farming, fishing, bowling, playing cards, pool and golf and spending time with his family. Herb was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, who was always there when anyone needed him. He had a great sense of humor and a warm heart.

Survivors include his 5 children, Mike (JoAnn) Ruppert of Currie, MN, J. Scott (Kim) Ruppert of Currie, MN, Laurie (Duane) Maeyaert of Lake Shetek (Tracy), MN, Jennifer (John) Ritzman of Cannon Falls, MN and Betsy (Dan) Ruppert-Kan of Robbinsdale, MN; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kristen Ruppert, 4 brothers, Harold, Ray, Louis and Orville Ruppert and 5 sisters, Lillian Busch, Julia Peltola, Irma Carlson, Leota Silver and Marce Cummiskey.

Funeral Services

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Currie, MN at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 21, 2016 with Msgr. R. Paul Heiting celebrating.  The organist is Patty LeClaire. The song leader is Dave LeClaire. The pallbearers are Terry Carlson, Kevin Carlson, Karl Ruppert, Gary Ruppert, Chuck Peltola and Allan Peltola. Interment at Calvary Cemetery Currie, MN. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Currie with a 4 PM prayer service and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. The Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton is assisting the family with arrangements.