Richard J. Ruppe, age 80, of Chesterland, Ohio. Son of the late Antonia (nee Petsche) and Rudolf Ruppe; husband of Joanne (nee Marinko); loving father of Mark Ruppe, Christine (Mike) Hill, and Michael (Vanessa) Ruppe; grandfather of Maya, Kara, Anna, and Adam Hill and Joseph and Elizabeth Ruppe; dear brother of Lillian Macy and the late Antoinette Ruppe and Rita Lin. Richard was known for being a successful entrepreneur of his company, “Imaging Products”, a State Champ table tennis player, and a die-hard Cleveland sports fan. Later in life, when he was wheel-chair bound, he developed a penchant and passion for wood carving. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the MS Society. Friends may call at GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 12524 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT. 306 N. OF MAYFIELD RD.) CHESTERLAND, OH ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 from 1-3 pm. A service will be held at 3 pm at the same location. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery.