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Philipp A. Ruppelt (b. August 26, 1856, d. December 30, 1932)
Notes for Philipp A. Ruppelt:
The following is a transcript of the obituary of Phillip A. Ruppelt copied from the newspaper clipping in the possession of Phyllis Olthoff:
Phillip A. Ruppelt Died at Home December 30
STEAMBOAT ROCK -On Friday morning at the family home in Steamboat Rock, occurred the death of Philip A. Ruppelt.Though ailing in health for several years, the end of Mr. Ruppelt's earthly sojourn came quite suddenly, after only a few days' illness.
Philip Ruppelt was born August 26, 1856, at Laugenbilam, Germany, being at the time of his death 76 years, 4 months and 4 days of age.
Mr. Ruppelt came to America in June of 1882 and was married to Miss Ada Christians, his surviving wife, in September 28, 1883.In 1889 he united with the Baptist church, being baptized by Rev. Schroeder in Omaha, Neb.For the past 34 years, the time which they lived in Steamboat Rock, he was affiliated with the local Baptist church.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his death four sons and one daughter; Tom, of Springfield, SD; Herman, of Augusta, Wis; Etta Olthoff, of Emery, SD;Will, of Charlotte, NC; and Ellis of St. Bernardina, California; and a brother, Herman of Steamboat Rock.
He also leaves 19grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the home and at the Baptist Church Monday afternoon by the pastor, Rev C. Swyter, assisted by Rev. Zissler of the Presbyterian church.Paulbearers were Mr. Ruppelt's nephews.
Burial was made in the Steamboat Rock cemetery.
More About Philipp A. Ruppelt and Ada Eher Christians:
Marriage: September 29, 1883, Grundy Center, Iowa.
Children of Philipp A. Ruppelt and Ada Eher Christians are:
- +Thomas Alexander Ruppelt, b. July 24, 1884, Omaha, Nebraska, d. August 15, 1969, Lubbock, Texas.
- +Herman Philip Ruppelt, b. March 25, 1886, Salina, Kansas, d. date unknown.
- +Etta Ruppelt, b. May 16, 1887, Steamboat Rock, Iowa, d. May 15, 1940, Charlotte, NC.
- +William Ernest Ruppelt, b. February 05, 1891, Omaha, Nebraska, d. December 31, 1960, Charlotte, NC.
- +Ellis Christian Ruppelt, b. October 15, 1893, Omaha, Nebraska, d. June 02, 1947, Great Lakes, Illinois.