Frederick Rupp

Frederick Charles Rupp

March 14, 1926 - December 1, 2022

World War II Veteran

Frederick Charles Rupp died peacefully at Wind Crest Senior Living Community on December 1, 2022. He was born March 14, 1926 in Colorado Springs to Fred Charles Rupp and Clarice Mildred Rupp (Kendall). His bright blue eyes and quiet demeanor endeared him to all that knew him.

Fred married Donna May Drum and fathered three children, Charles Kendall Rupp (Glynda), Bruce Scott Rupp, and Terri Sue Baird (James).

Fred served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He enjoyed a 42-year career with United Airlines. He built and owned the first indoor tennis club in Colorado and was ranked in State Tennis.

He is survived by three grandchildren Selket, Sesha, and Kepher, and seven great grandchildren.

Fred later married Virginia Cleveland and spent 43 wonderful years together. He gained two stepsons Dan Cleveland, Jr. (Aleda) and Mark Woodson Cleveland (Susan) as well as five additional grandchildren Elizabeth, Bonnie, Sarah, Madeline and Spencer, along with another great grandson.