David L. Rupert's Obituary
David Lynn Rupert (Rups) 78 of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday March 13, 2021 in his home with family by his side.
David was born on March 11, 1943 in Decatur, IL the son of Robert and Marcie (Malone) Rupert. David graduated from St.Teresa High School in 1961 and from Millikin University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He retired from Caterpillar after 40 years of service as a Business Analyst. David married Rita (Overfield) Rupert in January of 1989.
He is survived by his wife Rita; Sons: Robert Rupert of Wheaton, IL; Patrick Rupert (Marie) of Normal, IL; Stepson Robert Bonds (Dee Anna) of Monticello, IL; Stepdaughter Amanda (Bonds) Giglio of Dyer, IN; Grandchildren: Aiden Rupert, Mason and Grace Bonds, and Alaina and Dominic Giglio;
Sisters: Judy Peters and Carol (Tom) Westrick; special friend Bonnie Rupert, mother of his three sons. David also had a special furbaby named Annie.
David was preceded in death by his son Eric David Rupert, parents, sister Kathy Melton and brother-in-law John Peters.
David was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, and Notre Dame football. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and boating on Lake Sara in Effingham, IL where he owned lakefront property for many years. He was a member of Lampstand Presbyterian Church (Lost Bridge Great Banquet) and St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a faithful follower of Christ.
David was a loving, generous man with great wisdom. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday March 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lampstand Presbyterian Church, 655 S. Airport Rd. Decatur. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at 12 p.m. at the church following the visitation. Burial to follow at Graceland Fairlawn Cemetery.
Memorials: St. Teresa High School, Lampstand Presbyterian Church, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105)
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of David.
Condolences may be left to David’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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