The one time I met John was during a visit to my west coast cousins back in '08.  Had a wonderful stay and immediately felt that John was a friend.  He and I are the same age and I like to think that we bonded.  The world's now a lonelier place.

Sending my deepest sympathy to my dear Cousin Deborah & to John’s son Dan & his family.  Wishing you find strength in the many beautiful memories acquired through your lives together with John.  

With a smile lighting his face, John enjoyed a good party. John and Debi's wedding was lovely, with family travelling thousands of miles to attend. John commended, with a twinkle in his eye, that he "didn't think this door would open for him." In London, Debi and John caught up with Marc, Debi's godson, where they enjoyed historic pubs and exploring medieval London. In New Jersey, Florida and California, John enhanced family reunions, birthday parties and just fun parties. Ninety miles of freeways, including the crazy maze through Los Angeles, separated our homes, making the drive 1 2/2 to 4 hours. But their parties were worth it. John, a master cook with smoked meats and fish, was a wonderful host. My 70th birthday party was made even more special with John singing Happy Birthday to me.

With a smile lighting his face, John enjoyed a good party.  John and Debi's wedding was lovely, with family travelling thousands of miles to attend. John commented, with a twinkle in his eye, that he "didn't think this door would open for him." In London, John and Debi caught up with Marc, Debi's godson, where they enjoyed  exploring together the historic pubs and medieval London. In New Jersey, Florida and California, John enhanced  family reunions, birthday parties and just fun parties.  Ninety miles of freeways, including the crazy maze through Los Angeles, separated our homes, making the drive 1 1/2 to 4 hours long. But their parties were worth it. John, a master cook with smoked meats and fish,  was a wonderful host. My 70th birthday was made even more special with John singing Happy Birthday to me. 

Debbie and John at Lake Louise on  Canadian Rockies fishing trip. 

When I think of John I first reflect on his deep love for fishing and hunting. Secondly, his resonant voice. John was an outdoorsman  but his true passion was fishing. I accompanied John and Debbie on a  trip to the Canadian Rockies where I mostly played golf  while they fished end explored spectacular landscapes. An overnight trip to a trout/ fishing destination  and  with  my 2 and their several catches we consumed  fish for ALL 3 meals for days and John even packed fish in his suitcase for home in California.
John’s  voice  was professionally trained with a major in music . He was outstanding to listen to and on occasion I would ask and he would treat me to “Danny Boy” one of my favorite Irish ballads. Sitting in a chair,  a cappella , without force his beautiful voice with inflections  would give a seemingly personal and heartfelt version. That was John .

John with his son, Dan and first grandchild, Andrew.  

This is one of John's favorite photographs.  You can tell by his smile that he  is a proud father, great grandfather and loving husband.  
        Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church is important in John's life. Pastor Sean comforted him with prayer  at his bedside while he took his last breathe.  Over the years, he received friendship at church, and  during his lengthy illness he received support.  He expressed that he was grateful for  the kind and generous people at the church.   


As a lover of the great outdoors and a member of the Naples Botanical Gardens, John enjoyed renting a power scooter to trek through the grounds. He was on oxygen 24/7, but  he had an positive attitude and a love for life that wouldn't quit.  He was able through prayer to compensate for his disabilities and enjoy a full life. 

Grandpa John is proud of his family.  He enjoyed helping his daughter-in-law,  Valerie, by taking care of the twins, Kristin and Sam. 

Angler John caught the bass in  his backyard.  He was an avid  fisherman and enjoyed fishing in  Canada, Hawaii and Belize.  He received an award by The Cape Coral Tarpon Hunter's Club for catching the most Tarpon by any rookie. He frequently fished with his nephew Tim Ruppel and brother-in-law Tom Rogers.

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John William Ruppel

28 novembre 1941 – 26 janvier 2023

Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park

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