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     Martin Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 143,147.

     Mary Ruple was also known as Rupel. She was born on 26 September 1827 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Mary Ruple was a Keeping House. She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith. Mary Ruple married Andrew Longley, son of John Longley and Francis Bird, on 12 October 1845 at Elkhart Co., Indiana. Mary Ruple died on 15 August 1914 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.^2,1

Mrs. Mary Rupel Longley, aged 87 years, died this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.M.Shimp in Clay township. Death followed a gradual breaking in health of several months' duration which was caused by advanced age. Mrs. Longley was born in Summerset county, Pennsylvania September 26, 1827, but had lived in this vicinity nearly all her life, coming here when about nine years old. She was a member of the Christian Advent Church. Mrs. Longley is survived by three children, Mrs. Shimp, at whose home she died, Mrs. Gabriel R. Summers and William H. Longley, both of South Bend. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
(South Bend Tribune August 15, 1914 Saturday, Page 5.)¹ She was buried on 18 August 1914 at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3

     Mary Ruple was also known as Polly. She was born on 17 April 1808 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Esten McClintic. Mary Ruple was the daughter of John Rupel and Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). Mary Ruple died on 9 May 1896 at Indiana at age 88.¹ She was buried at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 140.

     Mary Elizabeth Ruple was born on 21 March 1921 at Marcellus, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of John Calvin Ruple and Edna E. Nichols. Mary Elizabeth Ruple married Gale L. Wade on 8 September 1940 at Marcellus, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ Mary and Gale had five children. Mary Elizabeth Ruple died on 23 November 1989 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.² She was buried at Bly Cemetery, Marcellus, Cass Co., Michigan.²

     Mary Jane Ruple was born circa 1840 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Jane Wilkins. Mary Jane Ruple married John Cook on 22 March 1860 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ Mary and John had one child, John. Mary Jane Ruple died on 3 September 1920 at Cass Co., Michigan.² She was buried at Reames-Norton Cemetery, Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.²

     Matilda Ruple was born on 28 October 1847 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Jane Wilkins. Matilda Ruple married Samuel Barringer on 16 May 1867 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹

     Matthew Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller.

     Matthias Ruple was the son of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 143,147.

     Melvin Ruple was born circa 1870 at Michigan.¹ He was the son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 150,153.

     Minnie B. Ruple was born circa 1867 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton. Minnie B. Ruple married M.W. Smith on 20 April 1890.¹

     Morton D. Ruple was born circa June 1889 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of John J. Ruple and Lucinda Johns. Morton had two sons, Richard and Dean.

     Nancy Ruple was the daughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?) Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 138,143.

     Nancy E. Ruple was born circa 1848 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147, 151.

     Nettie Ruple was born circa June 1881 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of John J. Ruple and Lucinda Johns.

     Noretta Ruple was born circa 1859 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147,151. Jim Coleman lists given name as Arnettio, born 1859 in Indiana. Jack D. Ruple lists given name as Noretta, no addl information.

     Odielia A. Ruple was born circa 1846 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Ruple and Sarah Jane Wilkins. Odielia A. Ruple married Alford Curtis on 4 June 1863 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹

     Orsa Ruple was the son of John C. Ruple and Emily (?) Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 151.

     Pearl C. Ruple was born circa August 1885.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Ruple and Emily (?)

     Peggy Ruple was the daughter of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?) Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 138, 143.

     Robert J. Ruple was born on 2 November 1918 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of John E. Ruple and Mabel Christman. Robert J. Ruple died on 6 December 2003 at Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 85.

     Russel Ruple was born on 21 October 1896 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of John J. Ruple and Lucinda Johns. Russel Ruple died on 21 March 1901 at age 4.¹ He was buried at Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana.

     Russell Eugene Ruple was born on 10 December 1922 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of John E. Ruple and Mabel Christman. Russell Eugene Ruple married Bernadette Dealina Grathen on 29 July 1949 at Indiana. Russell Eugene Ruple died on 25 December 2007 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 85. He was buried at Utah State Veterans Memorial Park, Bluffdale, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3

Obituary for Russell Eugene Ruple:

Russell E. Ruple "Buss" 1922 ~ 2007 Russell E Ruple returned to his Father in Heaven Christmas morning with family by his side. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 10, 1922 to John and Mable Ruple. We were all so proud to call him our father, our friend and a husband. He taught us love, respect, honor for self, family and country. There was never a task to small or large to overcome. He could talk for hours about his beloved "Cubbies" and with a growing love for his adopted Texas Rangers. He was so proud of serving his country during World War II; participating in the EAME Theater, earning Three Bronze Stars. He was a champion of understanding current events with politics always being a lively discussion. Many lunches were spent deliberating with friends at the Elks Club, where he was a Charter Member. Buss is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bernadette, his two sons and beloved daughter in-law, Dennis, Larry and Diana, his twin sister, Helen, five grandchildren Mandi, Nikki, Joshua, Matthew and Christopher, two great-grandsons Aiden and Nathaniel. Preceded in death by his mother, father, four brothers and sister: Harold, Carl, Bernice, Warren and Robert. We will Miss him Always. Love and Cherish him Forever Online condolences may be made at www.larkinmortuary.com.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on December 28, 2007.⁴

     Samantha Ruple was born circa 1869 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Ammi Ruple and Margaret Slabaugh. Samantha Ruple married James Nathanial Craige on 16 March 1907 at Indiana. Samantha Ruple died on 23 August 1949 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.² She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.²

     Samuel Ruple was born circa 1836 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of John Ruple and Permelia (?) Samuel Ruple died on 15 August 1917 at Michigan.

     Sara Ann Ruple was the daughter of Ammi Ruple and Margaret Slabaugh. Sara Ann Ruple died on 10 June 1866 at Indiana.¹ She was buried at Oakland Ave Cemetery, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ Sara died when 4-months old.

     Sarah Ann Ruple was the daughter of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Sarah Ann Ruple married James Cole. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 143,148.

     Sarah E. Ruple was born circa 1855 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Ruple and Sarah Wagner Wood. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147,151.

     Sarah E. Ruple was born circa 1875 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Ruple and Minerva Ashton. Sarah E. Ruple married J.E. Derment on 24 June 1894.¹

     Sarah Jane Ruple was born on 10 March 1840 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Abigail McLintick(). Sarah Jane Ruple married David McGarity on 24 September 1867 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.² Sarah Jane Ruple married David McGarity on 24 October 1867.¹ Sarah Jane Ruple died on 18 October 1909 at age 69.¹

     Sarah Luelva Ruple was born in June 1874 at Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 150,153. Jim Coleman lists given name as Ludely. Sarah Luelva Ruple died on 21 April 1935 at Michigan at age 60.