William was born September 6, 1944 in Sandwich, IL to William Arvil and Mary Jo (Morhman) Rupert He was a Seabee in the U.S. Navy for six years. He had worked in the rail yard in Broadview, IL. He was a member of Quad City Society of Model Engineers and Social Club of East Moline. He enjoyed model and full size trains. He also liked cats.
He is survived by: Fiancée Dorothy Yarbough East Moline, IL 7 Siblings Robert C. ( Joyce) Rupert Chandler, NC Linda L Gage Spring Valley, IL Adrian P. Rupert Earlville, IA Russell L. (Lois) Rupert Davenport, IA Melissa S. Hess Louiston, ID Karen L. Klien Belgrade, MT Thomas A. Rupert Decatur, IL He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. |