BETTY J. RUPP

Betty J. Rupp, 81, of Leo, IN passed away at 8:17 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at The Cedars in Leo. Born on May 13, 1932 in Fulton County, OH, she was the daughter of Ezra Rychener and Florence H.(Clark) Evick.

She has been an Allen County resident since moving from Ohio in 1985. She graduated from Archbold High School in Ohio, with the Class of 1950. On June 30, 1956, she married William J. Rupp Jr. in Archbold.She worked at Wagner & Associates in Fort Wayne, retiring in 2006. She is a member of Solid Rock Church, West Unity, OH and Crossview Church, Grabill, IN. She enjoyed china and oil painting and playing golf.

She is survived by her children, Kevin (Cathy) Rupp of Columbia City, IN,Denise (Darrell) Leu of West Unity, OH and Jeff B. Rupp of Redway, CA; sisters, Ruth (Carl) Griebel of Hoagland, IN, Jean O'Shaughnessy and Mary Aghabekian both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Mandy (Lucas) Patten, Danielle Doonie (Chris) Fidler, Zachary Rupp and Emily Rupp; and 5 great-grandchildren. Over the years, Betty and Bill were also foster parents to numerous children. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and an infant brother.

Visitation is Monday, November 25, 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Crossview Church, 12532 Grabill Rd, Grabill, IN with the funeral service immediately following visitation at 4 p.m. A private burial will take place at West Franklin Cemetery, Fulton County, OH. Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. Rupp to Matthew 25 Health Clinic.