Robert J. Ruppert, 88, passed away July 20, 2015 at Woodmark of Sun City, AZ after a long illness with dementia. Robert is survivied by his loving wife, Barbara, of 61 years. He is also survived by 5 children: Susan Ouderkirk of St. Paul MN; Kathleen Devereux of Mesa, AZ; Brian Ruppert of Batavia, IL; Martin Ruppert of Douglas, AZ and Paul Ruppert of Surprise, AZ; 6 grandchildren: Daniel and Adam Ouderkirk; Sean and Christopher Ruppert; Dominique and Mikayla Devereux. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois and worked 42 years at R.R. Donnelly and Son's Company. After retirement Robert and Barbara moved to Sun City, AZ in 1988. Robert was active in the Sun City Organ Club, Sundial Lapidary and Marionette Leathercraft. Robert was a Veteran of WWII and a past commander of Sun City American Legion Post 101. Interment will be at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, AZ.