Kenneth John Rupp

M, b. 27 December 1920, d. 23 January 1924
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 December 1920Kenneth John Rupp was born on 27 December 1920 at Minnesota.
He was the son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Death23 January 1924Kenneth John Rupp died on 23 January 1924 at Minnesota at age 3.

Vernon Englebert Rupp

M, b. 21 July 1915, d. 20 October 1987
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 July 1915Vernon Englebert Rupp was born on 21 July 1915 at Minnesota.
He was the son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Marriage24 November 1936Vernon Englebert Rupp married Berdella Mildred Raddohl on 24 November 1936.
Death20 October 1987Vernon Englebert Rupp died on 20 October 1987 at Minnesota at age 72 Vernon Englebert Rupp was born July 21, 1915, to Herman and Maggie (Thiel) Rupp, on a farmstead west of Hazel Run, Minnesota. He was baptized into the Catholic Faith at Montevideo, Minnesota, on July 31, 1918. He attended school in Hazel Run until the third grade.

The family then moved to Mannorville, Minnesota, where they lived for two years. The family moved back to the Granite Falls, Minnesota area to the farm on Hwy 67, where his brother Glen lives at this time. Vernon was Confirmed in the Catholic Faith at Renville, Minnesota. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Vernon then farmed with his father until his marriage.

On November 24, 1936, Vernon was united in marriage to Berdella Raddohl at her parental home in Hazel Run. This Union was blessed with two girls. They farmed in the Hazel Run area for four years. They then moved to the Sioux Agency Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, and farmed the land that is now the State Park for six years.

On December 8, 1946, he was confirmed into the Hazel Run Lutheran Church by Pastor Arnold Olson.

In 1948 they moved to the Clarkfield area where he lived and farmed for 27 years. In 1970 they moved to Berdella's Home place at Hazel Run where he lived and farmed until his death on Tuesday, October 20, 1987.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Mildred (Mrs. Clarence Monson); four brothers, Elmer, Herman Jr., Vincent and Kenneth; one nephew Milford (Bud) Rupp.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Berdella; children, Sandra and Robert Weber, and Zona and Roger Larson; Grandchildren, Hollis and Janice Weber, Randy and Beth Larson, Roylnn and Barbara Larson, Todd Weber, Valerie and Scott Santjer, Kyle and Pam Weber, Tanya Weber and Bobbie Weber; Great grandchiIdren, Rachel and Scott Larson, Zachary and Tyler Santjer and Blaine Weber. Vernon is survived by three sisters, Marie (Mrs. Arliegh Ernston), Dorothy (Mrs. Ed. Rude), and Margorie Rupp; one brother, Glen Rupp.

Berdella Mildred Raddohl

F, b. 12 March 1918, d. 6 December 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 November 1936As of 24 November 1936,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1918Berdella Mildred Raddohl was born on 12 March 1918 at Minnesota.
Marriage24 November 1936She married Vernon Englebert Rupp, son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel, on 24 November 1936.
Death6 December 2008Berdella Mildred Raddohl died on 6 December 2008 at Minnesota at age 90 Berdella Mildred (Raddohl) Rupp was born March 12, 1918, in Montevideo, Minnesota, to parents Alfred and Olga (Swenson) Raddohl. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith. She and her family moved to the Hazel Run area when she was three years old. She attended the Hazel Run Public School through the eighth grade. She attended Clarkfield High School through the tenth grade. She was confirmed at the Hazel Run Lutheran Church, Hazel Run, Minnesota, in 1932.

Berdella was united in marriage on November 24, 1936, to Vernon Rupp at her parents home. Berdella farmed with her husband for their entire married life. They lived and farmed at Sioux Agency Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, for six years before moving to their Clarkfield farm in 1948. Berdella and Vernon left the farm in Clarkfield and moved to her parents farm near Hazel Run in 1970.

Vernon passed away in 1987. Berdella continued to farm with help from family until the early 1990s. She moved to an assisted living home in Olivia, Minnesota, in 1998. She moved to Home Front in Montevideo in November of this year, to be closer to family. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the age of 90 years, 8 months, and 24 days.

She is survived by her daughters: Sandra (and Bob) Weber, Zona (and Roger) Larson; eight grandchildren: Hollis (and Vera) Weber, Randy Larson (and fiance Marlene), Rolynn (and Barb) Larson, Todd (and Diane) Weber, Valerie (and Scott) Santjer, Kyle (and Pam) Weber, Tanya (and Tim) Yerigan, and Bobbie O'Brien; 27 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Olive (Raddohl) Sorgaard and Irene Rupp.

She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon; her parents; brother Gordon Raddohl; and Great Grandson Clinton McCoss.

Dorothy Margaret Rupp

F, b. 14 September 1917, d. 4 June 2005
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameDorothy Margaret Rupp also went by the name of Dottie.
Married Name29 October 1936As of 29 October 1936,her married name was Solberg.
Married Name31 January 1947As of 31 January 1947,her married name was Rude.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1917Dorothy Margaret Rupp was born on 14 September 1917 at Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Marriage29 October 1936Dorothy Margaret Rupp married Reuben Walter Solberg on 29 October 1936 at Grant, South Dakota, also reported as 1938.
Marriage31 January 1947Dorothy Margaret Rupp married Edward Lloyd Rude on 31 January 1947 at Hennepin, Minnesota.
Death4 June 2005Dorothy Margaret Rupp died on 4 June 2005 at Minnesota at age 87 Dorothy M (Rupp) Solberg Rude obituary.
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 08 Jun 2005 - Dorothy M (Rupp) Solberg Rude obituary

Reuben Walter Solberg

M, b. 23 August 1911, d. 28 March 1942
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1911Reuben Walter Solberg was born on 23 August 1911 at Minnesota.
Marriage29 October 1936He married Dorothy Margaret Rupp, daughter of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel, on 29 October 1936 at Grant, South Dakota, also reported as 1938.
Death28 March 1942Reuben Walter Solberg died on 28 March 1942 at Minnesota at age 30.

Edward Lloyd Rude

M, b. 1 December 1917, d. 24 June 1993
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 December 1917Edward Lloyd Rude was born on 1 December 1917 at Minnesota.
Marriage31 January 1947He married Dorothy Margaret Rupp, daughter of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel, on 31 January 1947 at Hennepin, Minnesota.
Death24 June 1993Edward Lloyd Rude died on 24 June 1993 at age 75.

Glen William Rupp

M, b. 1 September 1923, d. 11 May 2004
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 September 1923Glen William Rupp was born on 1 September 1923.
He was the son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Death11 May 2004Glen William Rupp died on 11 May 2004 at age 80.

Mildred Rupp

F, b. 7 June 1906, d. 28 August 1973
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 November 1938As of 25 November 1938,her married name was Monson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 June 1906Mildred Rupp was born on 7 June 1906 at Miner, South Dakota, also reported as Iowa.
She was the daughter of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Marriage25 November 1938Mildred Rupp married Clarence Alvin Monson on 25 November 1938 at Grant, South Dakota, listed as first marriage for both.
Death28 August 1973Mildred Rupp died on 28 August 1973 at Kandiyohi, Minnesota, at age 67.

Child of Mildred Rupp and (?) Brekken

Child of Mildred Rupp and Clarence Alvin Monson

Clarence Alvin Monson

M, b. 13 February 1904, d. 10 January 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 February 1904Clarence Alvin Monson was born on 13 February 1904.
Marriage25 November 1938He married Mildred Rupp, daughter of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel, on 25 November 1938 at Grant, South Dakota, listed as first marriage for both.
Death10 January 1991Clarence Alvin Monson died on 10 January 1991 at age 86.

Child of Clarence Alvin Monson and Mildred Rupp

Herman William Rupp Jr.

M, b. 17 June 1909, d. 21 May 1933
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1909Herman William Rupp Jr. was born on 17 June 1909 at Rock, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Death21 May 1933Herman William Rupp Jr. died on 21 May 1933 at Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, at age 23.

Vincent George Rupp

M, b. 2 November 1913, d. 7 June 1968
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 November 1913Vincent George Rupp was born on 2 November 1913.
He was the son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Death7 June 1968Vincent George Rupp died on 7 June 1968 at Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, at age 54.

Marjorie Rupp

F, b. 14 March 1927, d. 18 June 1990
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarjorie Rupp was also known as Margorie.
Name VariationMarjorie Rupp was also known as Margaret Isabelle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1927Marjorie Rupp was born on 14 March 1927.
She was the daughter of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Death18 June 1990Marjorie Rupp died on 18 June 1990 at Hennepin, Minnesota, at age 63.

Theodore Frank Hentges

M, b. 1879, d. 10 December 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1879Theodore Frank Hentges was born in 1879.
Marriage17 February 1931He married Gertrude May George, daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 17 February 1931 at Fall River, South Dakota.
Death10 December 1975Theodore Frank Hentges died on 10 December 1975.

Children of Theodore Frank Hentges and Gertrude May George

Edwin W. Seppala

M, b. 1 March 1910, d. 14 January 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 March 1910Edwin W. Seppala was born on 1 March 1910 at South Dakota.
Marriage14 June 1948He married Kay Catherine George, daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 14 June 1948 at Fall River, South Dakota.
Death14 January 1987Edwin W. Seppala died on 14 January 1987 at Colorado at age 76 Edwin W Seppala obituary.
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 15 Jan 1987 - Edwin W Seppala obituary

John R. Wiegert

M, b. 15 September 1912, d. 18 February 1986
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 September 1912John R. Wiegert was born on 15 September 1912 at Nebraska.
Marriage8 November 1932He married Anna Margaret George, daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 8 November 1932 also reported as 07 Nov 1932.
Marriage5 September 1970John R. Wiegert married Ayeliffe Taylor on 5 September 1970.
Death18 February 1986John R. Wiegert died on 18 February 1986 at Colorado at age 73 John R Wiegert obituary.
Windsor Beacon (Windsor, Colorado) 20 Feb 1986 - John R Wiegert obituary

Child of John R. Wiegert and Anna Margaret George

Marie Helen George

F, b. 30 January 1912, d. 1 May 1980
Father*Matthew John George b. 21 Dec 1867, d. 2 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ann Rupp b. 31 Oct 1876, d. 30 Nov 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 November 1945As of 15 November 1945,her married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 January 1912Marie Helen George was born on 30 January 1912 at Fall River, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp.
Marriage15 November 1945Marie Helen George married John Warren Harms on 15 November 1945 at Fall River, South Dakota.
Divorcebefore 1958Marie Helen George and John Warren Harms were divorced before 1958.
Death1 May 1980Marie Helen George died on 1 May 1980 at Glendive, Dawson, Montana, at age 68 Marie Harms GLENDIVE Children and music were great favorites of Marie Harms, who taught third grade at Sacred Heart School for 18 years, and earlier two years at Pleasant View School. She retired in 1978. Mrs. Harms, 68, died Thursday in Community Hospital. Born in Hot Springs, S.D., a daughter of Matthew and Mary George, she graduated from Eastern Montana College. In 1945 she married John W. Harms in South Dakota; they moved to Glendive in 1957. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Goff of Missoula and Mrs. Bob (Jane) Gatib of Glendive; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. T.F. (Gertrude) Hentges of Canon City, Colo., Mrs. Edwin (Kay) Seppala of Wheatridge, Colo., and Mrs. Gilbert (Ceil) Bos of Downey, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Dawson Memorial Park with Silvernale Mortuary in charge.

John Warren Harms

M, b. 14 August 1920, d. 18 September 2009
John Warren Harms
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 August 1920John Warren Harms was born on 14 August 1920.
Marriage15 November 1945He married Marie Helen George, daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 15 November 1945 at Fall River, South Dakota.
Divorcebefore 1958John Warren Harms and Marie Helen George were divorced before 1958.
Death18 September 2009John Warren Harms died on 18 September 2009 at age 89 John Warren Harms obituary.
The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) 20 Sep 2009 - John Warren Harms obituary

Henry Paul George

M, b. 22 June 1914, d. January 1969
Father*Matthew John George b. 21 Dec 1867, d. 2 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ann Rupp b. 31 Oct 1876, d. 30 Nov 1942
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1914Henry Paul George was born on 22 June 1914 at Iowa.
He was the son of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp.
Marriage18 June 1934Henry Paul George married Ayeliffe Taylor on 18 June 1934 at Fall River, South Dakota.
DeathJanuary 1969Henry Paul George died in January 1969 at age 54.

Cecelia Ella George

F, b. 26 November 1916, d. 1 August 2003
Father*Matthew John George b. 21 Dec 1867, d. 2 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ann Rupp b. 31 Oct 1876, d. 30 Nov 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 February 1939As of 13 February 1939,her married name was Bos.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 November 1916Cecelia Ella George was born on 26 November 1916 at Falls River, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp.
Marriage13 February 1939Cecelia Ella George married Gilbert Edwin Bos on 13 February 1939 at Bennett, South Dakota.
Death1 August 2003Cecelia Ella George died on 1 August 2003 at age 86.

Gilbert Edwin Bos

M, b. 23 June 1914, d. 6 January 1986
Gilbert Bos 1932 Central High School, Sioux City, Iowa
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1914Gilbert Edwin Bos was born on 23 June 1914 at Upland, Grant, Indiana.
Marriage13 February 1939He married Cecelia Ella George, daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 13 February 1939 at Bennett, South Dakota.
Death6 January 1986Gilbert Edwin Bos died on 6 January 1986 at Los Angeles, California, at age 71.

Ayeliffe Taylor

F, b. 5 June 1913, d. 15 April 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 June 1934As of 18 June 1934,her married name was George.
Married Name5 September 1970As of 5 September 1970,her married name was Wiegert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 June 1913Ayeliffe Taylor was born on 5 June 1913 at South Dakota.
Marriage18 June 1934She married Henry Paul George, son of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 18 June 1934 at Fall River, South Dakota.
Marriage5 September 1970Ayeliffe Taylor married John R. Wiegert on 5 September 1970.
Death15 April 2001Ayeliffe Taylor died on 15 April 2001 at age 87.

Charles O. Fleshman

M, b. 6 April 1913, d. 22 August 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 April 1913Charles O. Fleshman was born on 6 April 1913 at Nebraska.
Marriage16 August 1932He married Elsie Ann George, daughter of Matthew John George and Mary Ann Rupp, on 16 August 1932.
Death22 August 1980Charles O. Fleshman died on 22 August 1980 at age 67 Charles O Fleshman obituary.
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 24 Aug 1980 - Charles O Fleshman obituary

Children of Charles O. Fleshman and Elsie Ann George

Clara Clothilda Kellen

F, b. 17 December 1909, d. 27 June 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1945As of before 1945,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 December 1909Clara Clothilda Kellen was born on 17 December 1909 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
MarriageJanuary 1945She married Amandus Rupp, son of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman, in January 1945.
Death27 June 1961Clara Clothilda Kellen died on 27 June 1961 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 51.

Child of Clara Clothilda Kellen and Amandus Rupp

Ferne Ethel Richards

F, b. 14 August 1906, d. 8 November 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Lendt.
Married Name9 March 1968As of 9 March 1968,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFerne Ethel Richards married Christian H. Lendt.
Birth14 August 1906Ferne Ethel Richards was born on 14 August 1906 at Plymouth, Iowa.
Marriage9 March 1968She married Amandus Rupp, son of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman, on 9 March 1968.
Death8 November 1993Ferne Ethel Richards died on 8 November 1993 at age 87.

Christian H. Lendt

M, b. 22 June 1904, d. 28 November 1960
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChristian H. Lendt married Ferne Ethel Richards.
Birth22 June 1904Christian H. Lendt was born on 22 June 1904 at Iowa.
Death28 November 1960He died on 28 November 1960 at Iowa at age 56.

Marjorie Elizabeth Gutenkauf

F, b. 27 January 1932, d. 30 April 2015
Marjorie Elizabeth (Gutenkauf) Rupp
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 August 1951As of 25 August 1951,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1932Marjorie Elizabeth Gutenkauf was born on 27 January 1932 at Iowa.
Marriage25 August 1951She married James F. Rupp, son of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman, on 25 August 1951.
Death30 April 2015Marjorie Elizabeth Gutenkauf died on 30 April 2015 at Iowa at age 83.

Michael Fredrick Walstead

M, b. 13 August 1951, d. 30 June 2019
Father*Melvin Carl Walstead b. 15 Jun 1912, d. 30 Aug 1975
Mother*Bertille Catherine Rupp b. 15 Jul 1916, d. 4 Mar 2004
Michael Fredrick Walstead
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1951Michael Fredrick Walstead was born on 13 August 1951 at Missouri.
He was the son of Melvin Carl Walstead and Bertille Catherine Rupp.
Marriagebefore 1977Michael Fredrick Walstead married Rhonda Daiprai before 1977.
Marriage31 July 1987Michael Fredrick Walstead married Virginia Grapes on 31 July 1987.
Death30 June 2019Michael Fredrick Walstead died on 30 June 2019 at age 67 Michael F. Walstead, 67, of Higbee Missouri died June 30, 2019. Mike was born on August 13, 1951 in Renick, the son of Melvin Carl and Bertille Catherine (Rupp) Walstead. He married Virginia Grapes on July 31, 1987.

Mike was an employee of Everlast for 35 years, retiring in 2015. He enjoyed restoring and custom-re-building Ford trucks, which he entered in car shows.

Mike is survived by his wife Virginia of the home, sons Michael R Walstead of Joplin, MO; Ronald Walstead of Moberly, MO; step-son Everett "Chuck" Pitts of Higbee, MO. Step-daughter Laura (Jamie) Turner of Bevier, MO; daughters Dianna Walstead of Joplin, MO; Brandi (Leo) Walstead Keelan of Newberg, Oregon; Carla Ferro of Moberly, MO; Tamera (Doug) Sinclair of Moberly, MO; sister Rose (Larry) Lenz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his late wife, Rhonda Daiprai; sister Teresa Wyatt and his parents.

Visitation will be held at Million Taylor Funeral Home in Moberly 3-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2nd with funeral services immediately following.

Virginia Grapes

F, b. 29 January 1951, d. 17 July 2019
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 July 1987As of 31 July 1987,her married name was Walstead.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 January 1951Virginia Grapes was born on 29 January 1951 at Missouri.
Marriage31 July 1987She married Michael Fredrick Walstead, son of Melvin Carl Walstead and Bertille Catherine Rupp, on 31 July 1987.
Death17 July 2019Virginia Grapes died on 17 July 2019 at age 68 Virginia Louise Walstead 68, of Higbee Missouri died July 17, 2019. Virginia was born on January 29, 1951 in Moberly Missouri the daughter of Charles Edward and Mary A (Palmatory) Grapes.

She married Michael Walstead on July 31,1987. Virginia was a stay at home wife and mother, a loving sister and aunt. She loved to dance and loved music. She collected dancing bobble heads, snowmen, and salt and pepper shakers. One of her greatest gifts was mothering her two children and six-step-children.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Walstead, three siblings, Charles, Gary Wayne, Charlotte Sue and her parents.

Virginia loved butterflies and humming birds.

Theresa Mae Walstead

F, b. 27 October 1937, d. 31 August 1990
Father*Melvin Carl Walstead b. 15 Jun 1912, d. 30 Aug 1975
Mother*Bertille Catherine Rupp b. 15 Jul 1916, d. 4 Mar 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 January 1959As of 3 January 1959,her married name was Wyatt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1937Theresa Mae Walstead was born on 27 October 1937 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Melvin Carl Walstead and Bertille Catherine Rupp.
Marriage3 January 1959Theresa Mae Walstead married Charles Ewing Wyatt on 3 January 1959.
Death31 August 1990Theresa Mae Walstead died on 31 August 1990 at Missouri at age 52.

Child of Theresa Mae Walstead and Charles Ewing Wyatt

Charles Ewing Wyatt

M, b. 19 September 1937, d. 19 December 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 September 1937Charles Ewing Wyatt was born on 19 September 1937 at Missouri.
Marriage3 January 1959He married Theresa Mae Walstead, daughter of Melvin Carl Walstead and Bertille Catherine Rupp, on 3 January 1959.
Death19 December 2016Charles Ewing Wyatt died on 19 December 2016 at Missouri at age 79.

Child of Charles Ewing Wyatt and Theresa Mae Walstead

Doris Eleanor Crocker

F, b. 1920, d. 11 August 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Vaughn.
Married Name22 October 1938As of 22 October 1938,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDoris Eleanor Crocker married Raymond Leonard Vaughn.
Birth1920Doris Eleanor Crocker was born in 1920 at Iowa.
Marriage22 October 1938She married Paul Peter Rupp, son of Peter John Rupp and Bessie Irene Ryan, on 22 October 1938 at Sioux City, Iowa, first marriage for both.
Death11 August 2008Doris Eleanor Crocker died on 11 August 2008 at Michigan.

Creston John Rupp

M, b. 31 March 1914, d. 11 March 1983
Father*Peter John Rupp b. 7 Oct 1892, d. Sep 1962
Mother*Bessie Irene Ryan b. 13 Jan 1891, d. 22 Nov 1972
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1914Creston John Rupp was born on 31 March 1914 at Iowa.
He was the son of Peter John Rupp and Bessie Irene Ryan.
Marriage1935Creston John Rupp married Lorraine Saner in 1935.
Marriage3 September 1957Creston John Rupp married Beulah Jane Pelton on 3 September 1957.
Death11 March 1983Creston John Rupp died on 11 March 1983 at Iowa at age 68 Creston J. Rupp, 68, of Cherokee died Friday in the St. Lukes Medical Center in Sioux City following a six month illness.

Rupp, a lifelong resident of Cherokee, made his home at 525 W. Maple. He was born March 31,1914 in Cherokee, and married Lorraine Saner in 1935. She died on June 24, 1955.

He was married to Beulah Pelton on Sept. 3,1957 at Yankton, S.D.

He had worked for Illinois Central Railroad for nine years; the Cherokee Mental Health Institute for five years; and the Love Tire Shop for 19 years, retiring in 1980.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Terry Rupp, Cherokee; one daughter, Mrs. Nis (Jo Ann) Laursen, Meriden; one stepson, Joe Rupp, Kingsley; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four step grandchildren; one brother, Paul Rupp, Cherokee; four sisters, Mrs. Jim (Coral) Loucks, and Mrs. Walter (Cleo) Ranard, both of Las Vegas, Nev; Mrs. Robert (Laudine) Cunningham, Omaha, Neb; Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Garbow, Boone.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday from the Boothby Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Boothby Funeral Home. A family prayer service will be held Monday at 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home.

Child of Creston John Rupp and Lorraine Saner

Beulah Jane Pelton

F, b. 13 December 1915, d. 10 December 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 September 1957As of 3 September 1957,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 December 1915Beulah Jane Pelton was born on 13 December 1915 at Illinois.
Marriage3 September 1957She married Creston John Rupp, son of Peter John Rupp and Bessie Irene Ryan, on 3 September 1957.
Death10 December 2004Beulah Jane Pelton died on 10 December 2004 at Iowa at age 88.

Lorraine Saner

F, b. 18 January 1916, d. 24 June 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1935As of 1935,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1916Lorraine Saner was born on 18 January 1916.
Marriage1935She married Creston John Rupp, son of Peter John Rupp and Bessie Irene Ryan, in 1935.
Death24 June 1955Lorraine Saner died on 24 June 1955 at age 39.

Child of Lorraine Saner and Creston John Rupp

Terry D. Rupp

M, b. 1 September 1936, d. 8 April 2021
Father*Creston John Rupp b. 31 Mar 1914, d. 11 Mar 1983
Mother*Lorraine Saner b. 18 Jan 1916, d. 24 Jun 1955
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 September 1936Terry D. Rupp was born on 1 September 1936 at Iowa.
He was the son of Creston John Rupp and Lorraine Saner.
Death8 April 2021Terry D. Rupp died on 8 April 2021 at South Dakota at age 84 Terry D. Rupp 84, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Private memorial services for family only will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Pastor Don Meyer will officiate. Military rites will be held at the funeral home following the memorial service.

Terry was born to Creston and Lorraine (Saner) Rupp on September 1, 1936 in Cherokee, Iowa. He attended Cherokee Schools graduating in 1956. He enlisted to the United States Army in January 1957, serving the country during Peacetime until his honorable discharge in 1963. Terry married LaRae Boothby on June 6, 1957. Together they had four children, Brenda, Rick, Randy, and Bette.

He worked for Wilson Foods, that later became Tyson Foods for 33 years, retiring in 1998. Terry enjoyed fishing, collecting, bowling, camping, birdwatching, and sitting on his porch. Terry loved spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, three brothers-in-law, three grandchildren Matthew Rupp, Sara Stimac, Trent Godbersen, and a great granddaughter Kaitlyn Stimac.

Left to cherish him, are his wife, LaRae of Cherokee, Iowa, daughter Brenda (Dean) Schnoes of Cleghorn, Iowa, and their [two] children; Rick (Sandy) Rupp of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and their children; Randy (Marilyn) Rupp of Cherokee, Iowa and their children ; and Bette (Jim) Godbersen of Cleghorn, Iowa and their children; fourteen great-grandchildren, [redacted]; sister JoAnn Laursen of Meriden, Iowa, six sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert M. Grabau

M, b. 1925, d. 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert M. Grabau was also known as Garbow.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert M. Grabau married Geraldine Lorraine Rupp, daughter of Peter John Rupp and Bessie Irene Ryan.
Birth1925Robert M. Grabau was born in 1925.
Death1995He died in 1995.

Joyce Lee Rupp

F, b. 20 September 1936, d. 23 July 2017
Father*William John Rupp b. 28 Mar 1905, d. 4 Aug 1969
Mother*Pearl Lillian Peterson b. 16 Feb 1906, d. 30 Apr 1995
Joyce Lee (Rupp) Linkenheil
Joyce Lee (Rupp) Linkenheil
Joyce Lee (Rupp) Linkenheil
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Linkenheil.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1936Joyce Lee Rupp was born on 20 September 1936 at Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota.
She was the daughter of William John Rupp and Pearl Lillian Peterson.
Death23 July 2017Joyce Lee Rupp died on 23 July 2017 at age 80.

Child of Joyce Lee Rupp

William Lee Prideaux

M, b. 20 February 1933, d. 6 June 1978
William L Prideaux
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1933William Lee Prideaux was born on 20 February 1933.
Death6 June 1978He died on 6 June 1978 at age 45.

Robert Harry Bush

M, b. 5 February 1922, d. 7 October 1941
Father*Albert J. Bush
Mother*Alta B. Wright b. 3 Jul 1892, d. 8 Jan 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Harry Bush was also known as Harry Robert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 February 1922Robert Harry Bush was born on 5 February 1922 at San Francisco, California.
He was the son of Albert J. Bush and Alta B. Wright.
Death7 October 1941Robert Harry Bush died on 7 October 1941 at Washington at age 19.

June Audrey Ahbolin

F, b. 18 November 1928, d. 20 January 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schroeder.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJune Audrey Ahbolin married Robert Francis Schroeder, son of John H. Schroeder and Genevieve Florence Meoska.
Birth18 November 1928June Audrey Ahbolin was born on 18 November 1928 at Alameda, California.
Death20 January 2015She died on 20 January 2015 at age 86.