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Robert Rupp Obituary

Colonel Robert Orville Rupp of Colorado Springs died peacefully, in the presence of loved ones, on January 11, 2006. He was born on September 1, 1909 in Carlisle, PA and attended Dickinson College and Penn State University. While teaching in Carlisle he met and married Myrna King in 1939. That year he also began an illustrious military career, with the 104th Cavalry. After transferring to the Adjutant General Department in 1941, he served at the Pentagon, at Headquarters Supreme Command Allied (Pacific) in Tokyo, as an instructor at the Command and Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers (Europe). His final assignment was as Adjutant General at Army Air Defense Command, and he was awarded the Legion of Merit upon retirement in 1964. After retirement he was a beloved teacher at the Colorado Springs School for Girls (now the Colorado Springs School) for 24 years, and was honored to be Distinguished Faculty Emeritus. He served as church Deacon and belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Retired Officers Association. He was honored with a rare Lifetime Membership in the El Paso County Pioneers Association for his exceptional work and mentorship at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. He was an enthusiastic member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and a Board member of the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library. His integrity and humanity will be deeply missed but remembered with joy. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years and is survived by his devoted daughter Roberta and son-in-law Victor, also a retired Colonel (Col. Rupp presided at his son-in-law's commissioning and retirement). His many devoted friends and associates in the Pikes Peak Community mourn the death of this decent, beloved, and honorable man. Visitation, Sunday, January 15, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral Directors. Memorial Service will be January 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Tuesday, January 17, 2006. In lieu of flowers, you may consider making a suitable donation to the Disabled American Veterans of Colorado Springs, 3754 E. La Salle, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, Friends of The Pioneer Museum, 215 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 or The Colorado Springs School, 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rupp

8 Entries

Keith Gilmer, MD

January 20, 2006

"For God's sake, let us sit upon the ground

And tell sad tales of the death of kings-"

Richard II Act 3 Scene 2.

We are sad he is gone, but I smile when I think of him and I can't think of him without thinking of Shakespeare. He would be shocked to know, subsequent to my time at CSS, I've read many of Shakespeare's plays (as opposed to my time in his class he would tell you!)

Regards,

Keith

Elena Bertozzi

January 20, 2006

Now that I too am an educator, I appreciate Col. Rupp even more. A sense of humor in the classroom is a fine thing and he taught us all how to appreciate it.

Congratualtions on a life fully lived.

Kathi Sittner

January 20, 2006

I regret to say that I was probably a thorn in Col. Rupp's side, not appreciating the subject of history or his expertise and personal experiences, and always arguing with him about why we needed to learn that subject at all. With age and experience comes more insight and openness to such things, and I have since become fascinated with history through the related field of genealogy. I now send my late apologies for any trouble I may have given him and my sympathies to his family and friends...

Kathi Rader Sittner, CSSG 1967

Susan Robbins, formerly Grimm

January 19, 2006

The Colonel's influence spread beyond the students to the faculty. I had the privilege of working with him from 1973 until his retirement. Learned in many fields, he carried on great and entertaining conversations. His dogs, Stupid #1 and #2, enjoyed their weekly romps on campus (mainly in his classroom). His wife, George, prepared feasts for the history department meetings that I attended with Roy. Up until the very end, he was an avid crossword puzzle man. I will treasure the recent visits that Ava and I made and rejoice in the memories that he has left to us.

Lyn Sherwood-Bullen

January 16, 2006

I have so many wonderful memories of Col. Rupp, his sly looks in our direction wondering what his wretched girls were up to this time. He always captured our attention,imagination and respect. When I think of CSS, I think of him. Thank you Col. Rupp

Lyn Sherwood-Bullen class of 74

Susan Nuner

January 15, 2006

The privilege of having been taught by Colonel Rupp at The "Girls" School in the late 1960's is an honor I have always cherished. His wonderful sense of humor (umm, are we having a test tomorrow or Wednesday? "YES" came the famous reply!)along with the lessons he taught I'm sure has carried each & every one of us throughout our lives. His honoring me with his presence at my wedding in 1978 meant so very much to me, and the picture I have of him at the reception with a few of my classmates is priceless. Margaret (Tad) Walsh Tannery joins me in sending your family our deepest sympathies for the loss of a man to whom we were fully devoted.

Susan Meek Dickison Nuner, CSSG 1969

carole o'connell

January 14, 2006

I had the great fortune to have Col. Rupp as a teacher while a student at the (then) Colorado Springs School for Girls in the early 1960's. I can't honestly say that I appreciated his insistance on quality work, knowledge of the subject or not putting up with anything but the best we could give. However, his high standards have proved invaluable to me throughout my career. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was an extraordinary gentleman

John E. Bartos

January 14, 2006

Dear Colonel and Mrs. Bradford:

My wife Karen and I extend our deepest sympathies to you upon the loss of your father/father-in-law. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Colonel Rupp was one of the finest men we have ever known. Intell-igent, ambitious, honest and upright. A man whose life has left a great and lasting imprint upon his country, community and his many friends.

It was our honor and privilege to know him for many years. He will be missed, but his memories will be with us forever.

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