He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Ruppel of the home; two daughters, Lorie Hosterman of AZ and LaTisha Davis of Fort Smith; three sons, Craig Ruppel of Kansas City, MO., Robbie Ruppel of AZ., and James Davis of Kansas City, MO; three sisters, Pam Johnson of Kansas City, KS., Christa Sheckells of Kansas City, KS., and Cindy Pierce of Kansas City, KS; one brother, Jim Ruppel of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the New Life Church in Rudy, AR. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.