William Ruppert, Sr.
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William Francis Ruppert, Sr., age 90, of Peachtree Corners, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. William was born in Big Bend, WI on February 24, 1929 to William F. Ruppert and Effie Beulin of Mukwonago, WI.
William married Bernice A. Taylor of Waukesha, WI while he was in service with the USAF at Puerto Rico. His three surviving children are son William F. Ruppert, Jr.; daughter Penny L. Iannuzzi; daughter Teena Rene' O'Connor and his daughter Pamela J. Johnston, preceded him. He is survived by his sister Phyllis Olson and his brother Foster Ruppert preceded him. William has 7 grandchildren, 1 preceded him and 7 great grandchildren.
William was retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of CMSGT. In his civilian career he was a Civil Engineer at Smalley Wellford Nalven Engineering in Sarasota, FL. Phipps Land Company of Atlanta, GA and ending as President of Federer-Ruppert and Associates. William was of the Methodist Faith and was long time member of Skyland United Methodist Church and was an active member of the United Methodist Men's Club. His heart for serving his community included being the Past Commander of the American Legion Post 1 in GA, Air Force Sergeants Association, volunteering with the American Red Cross, the Fernbank Science Center, and the Atlanta Aquarium.
A visitation for William will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, 2950 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152. A chapel service will occur Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Pineridge Memorial Park with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in memory of William to Alzheimer's Associaition https://www.alz.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Ruppert family.