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Rev. Dean Earl Rupe
August 20, 1926 ~ October 19, 2016 (age 90) 90 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from keith r gibson
October 25, 2016 10:22 AM
I am so sorry that this is late but I was just told of Pastor Rupes passing this morning. I have warm feeling for him as he was my pastor though grade school and high school.I played basketball with his son Steve. He was a good man.
Message from Judy Nerhood Bowles
October 25, 2016 9:41 AM
Mattie & family, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. It was a lovely service, and I know you all will miss him. Dean was certainly a gentleman, gracious, fun, great sense of humor and lots of charisma, at least that's the way I remember him. He made being a teenager at St. Luke's a good thing. I know he is at peace and probably being very humorous with God. I know you all have happy memories, keep them close and smile when sadness comes. Lots of hugs to each of you.
A candle was lit by Judy Nerhood Bowles
on October 25, 2016 9:30 AM
A candle was lit by Allison Galbraith Guilfoyle
on October 24, 2016 10:28 PM
A candle was lit by Kathy Fetters Casner
on October 24, 2016 2:07 PM
A candle was lit by Bruce Fetters Sr and Cheryl Fetters
on October 24, 2016 1:53 PM
Message from Judi Olnick
October 24, 2016 7:58 AM
My heartfelt condolences to the Rupe family. Rev. Rupe kind and gentle spirit touched my heart.
Message from jennifer bradley rothwell
October 23, 2016 8:41 PM
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Pastor Rupe (and Maddie) were so generous and kind with Todd and I. His faith and your family have always been an inspiration to me even in my adulthood. I continue to teach church school and work with my church because of the strong example set by Pastor Rupe and your family. I pray you may be comforted by hearing from many folks what an impact Pastor Rupe's kindness and gentle witness of faith have had. Praying comfort and peace for the family left behind. May he rest in peace until reunited with everyone again in our Heavenly Father's mansions.
A candle was lit by Jennifer Bradley Rothwell
on October 23, 2016 8:36 PM
Message from Mary (Treaster) and Brian Pusep
October 23, 2016 5:33 PM
To the Rupe Family,
When the Lord calls a loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
Hold on to those memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
I first met Pastor Rupe as a teenager at the Lutheran Camp out the Valley. He was a very soft spoken and gentle person and remains in my mind as one-of-a-kind.
Sincerely
Mary (Treaster) Pusep
When the Lord calls a loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
Hold on to those memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
I first met Pastor Rupe as a teenager at the Lutheran Camp out the Valley. He was a very soft spoken and gentle person and remains in my mind as one-of-a-kind.
Sincerely
Mary (Treaster) Pusep
Message from Tammy (Luse/Evans) Barger
October 22, 2016 5:10 PM
Dearest Rupe Family - Deanna, my ol' friend:
I will always remember being told this is the man who almost baptized you!
Praying for you in your time of loss - know he is with the Lord and suffering the trials of this Earth no more.
God Bless you today, tomorrow and always!
I will always remember being told this is the man who almost baptized you!
Praying for you in your time of loss - know he is with the Lord and suffering the trials of this Earth no more.
God Bless you today, tomorrow and always!
Message from Marilyn & Lloyd Niemann
October 22, 2016 4:27 PM
Dear Madeline & family;
We wish your our deepest sympathy on Dean's passing to the Lord's home. He was a wonderful friend. We remember so well our time together during our trip to Austria and at our other times together here at home.
We wish your our deepest sympathy on Dean's passing to the Lord's home. He was a wonderful friend. We remember so well our time together during our trip to Austria and at our other times together here at home.
Message from Dorothy Smith Strickler
October 22, 2016 11:30 AM
Dear Mrs. Rupe and family, Please accept my sympathy in the passing of Dean--such a wonderful man. I remember when he was at Centre Hall St. Luke and how much I admired him (and Mrs. Rupe and young Steven). I'm so glad to have known him and his family!
Message from Patti Zeigler Benton
October 22, 2016 10:43 AM
In 1968 my brother was killed in Vietnam. The first person to arrive at our house in Yeagertown after the word came was Pastor Rupe. We were not members of his congregation but he came immediately and was such a comfort to my parents. Our family was always grateful for his kindness.
Our condolences to your family on losing such a special man.
Our condolences to your family on losing such a special man.
Message from Nancy A. Hudson
October 21, 2016 6:46 PM
Dear Family,
My heartfelt sympathies and love to each of you as you mourn the loss of a truly kind, loving and wonderful man. I am not able to truly put into words how important his help and the late night hours he spent with me, just letting me talk were as I journeyed thru a rough time in my life. Over the years he and Maddy continued to provide a wonderful friendship and words of encouragement as I entered into full time ministry. Thank you, Pastor Rupe. Thank you family for sharing him with all of us.
My heartfelt sympathies and love to each of you as you mourn the loss of a truly kind, loving and wonderful man. I am not able to truly put into words how important his help and the late night hours he spent with me, just letting me talk were as I journeyed thru a rough time in my life. Over the years he and Maddy continued to provide a wonderful friendship and words of encouragement as I entered into full time ministry. Thank you, Pastor Rupe. Thank you family for sharing him with all of us.
A candle was lit by Steve Reeder
on October 21, 2016 4:28 PM
Message from Steve Reeder
October 21, 2016 4:27 PM
I would like to offer my most heartfelt sympathy to the entire Rupe family during this time of great loss. While his physical presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him, I know his spirit will live on in all of you and in all the lives he touched throughout his many years of service.
A candle was lit by Karen Stringfellow Moyer
on October 21, 2016 4:22 PM
Message from Karen Stringfellow Moyer
October 21, 2016 4:21 PM
My thought and prayers are with each and everyone of you. He was a wonderful man and a great pastor.
Message from Dennis Schrecengast
October 21, 2016 2:14 PM
One of the nicest pastors a church could have and enjoy.
Den Schrecengast
Den Schrecengast
Message from Janet Grassmyer and Randy Reeder
October 21, 2016 1:20 PM
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. As you can imagine, we have many memories and stories about Pr Dean, both humorous and spiritual. He was truly respected by both us and our children. We are honored to have known him. Again, our condolences.
A candle was lit by Rich and Sue Burns
on October 21, 2016 1:09 PM
Message from Rich and Sue Burns
October 21, 2016 1:08 PM
We send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to each of you. There is little we can say that you do not already know about the remarkable man Pastor Dean was to all he met. We feel so very privileged that he presided at our wedding and baptism of Sarah and Rachel. He was a powerful yet gentle spiritual leader with an infectious laugh who spread joy where ever he went. May you be blessed with good memories too numerous to count. Much love, Rich and Sue Burns
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