Jonathan Alan Rupp

Jonathan Alan Rupp, 81, died at his home in Elkhart, IN Friday, January 27, 2023.  He was born January 1, 1942 in Normal, Illinois.  His parents, Eldon M. Rupp, Sr., Goldie (Tosh) Rupp, two brothers, Eldon Rupp, Jr. (Norma)., Gerald Rupp (Phyllis), and a step-sister, Lou Belle Nafziger (Vic), preceded him in death.  Surviving are his wife, Jean (Frantz) Rupp, and two children, James Rupp and Susan Barnhart along with several nieces and nephews. 
 
ELKHART-Jon was a graduate of Normal Community High School and attended Kansas State College.  He was employed by State Farm Insurance, Bloomington, IL prior to moving to Georgia where he retired from Baranco Lincoln-Mercury.  He spent many hours volunteering at Grace Arbor, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Goshen Hospital, and Ryan’s Place – a center for grieving children. 

He was a huge University of Georgia Football fan and shared with everyone the “password to Heaven” - Go Dawgs!! 

Cremation was afforded and, at Jon’s request, no funeral services will be held.  Jon was a Christian.  Donations may be made to Elkhart County Humane Society, 554687 Count Road 19, Bristol, IN 46507.  

God provided many guardian angels to Jon and his family during his transition to Heaven including friends, family, and ProMedica Hospice staff.  The family would especially like to thank and acknowledge Denise Bran, Nurse Extraordinaire

Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with his care.

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