Edward Joseph Ruppert

1949-2019

Edward Joseph Ruppert, a much beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on December 14, 2019 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Edward was born in New Orleans, LA on September 7, 1949 as the second child to John Joseph Ruppert and Emma Heffner Ruppert. He attended Redemptorist High School in New Orleans and worked full-time while attending college at University of New Orleans. Edward graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences in 1975 Edward started working in Oil and Gas in Louisiana and worked with various companies until starting at EDG, Inc., in 1983. In 1979, Edward married Carolyn Leonard in New Orleans, LA. The couple began raising a family in New Orleans, then relocated the family to Houston, TX in 1993, where they permanently resided. Edward retired as President of EDG, Inc., in 2015.

While Edward had many professional achievements, he always considered his greatest accomplishments to be his faith and family. Edward was a man full of joy, love, and faith. He lived out his faith by always trying to help others. Edward volunteered in the parish council and RCIA program at Holy Rosary Church in Rosenberg. He attended annual retreats at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Convent, LA. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Edward spent many weekends attending his grandkids activities, sporting events and recitals. He loved the fellowship of sharing a meal with friends and family.

Edward is survived by his wife of forty years, Carolyn; their daughters, Allison Ruppert Brownlee and her husband Charles Brownlee, and Katherine Ruppert and her husband Steve Cantu; grandchildren, Emma Brownlee and Colin Brownlee.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Katz and his team at MD Anderson, caregivers Neatrice, Annie, Debbie, and Christa at Touching Hearts and Accredited Hospice, and the team at Hope Biosciences.

A visitation is scheduled for Edward on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 9am-10:30am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg, TX. The Mass will follow at 10:30 am. The burial will immediately follow at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. Reception to follow burial at funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to MD Anderson Cancer. Contributions may be made in honor of Edward to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or http://www.mdanderson.org/gifts.

Please be sure to designate the memorial gift to Matthew Katz MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Or you may also donate in Edward's name to Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 1416 George St, Rosenberg, TX.