David Lee Rupar

1935 - 2018

David Lee Rupar obituary, 1935-2018, Statesboro, GA

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

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Deal Funeral Directors

22757 Hwy 80 East

Statesboro, Georgia

David Rupar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2017.

David Lee Rupar, age 61, passed away Friday, October 27th in his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Joanne Rupar and grandparents, Irene Hummel and John D. Roberts.

David leaves behind his beloved wife, Michele Fiorelli Rupar, loving step-children, Jessica L. Zuik (Zach), Anthony P. Margocs (Lindsey), Aimee M. Eckner (Brendan) and Sgt. Andrew K. Margocs; was the Dearest Papa of Taylor and Palmer Zuik, Luca, Harper and Caelan Margocs, Reagan Michele and Sawyer Eckner and Mason Joseph Lee Margocs and was a cherished brother-in-law to Lorrain Rich (Dave), Laura McCune (Reggie), Jayne Black (Gary) and Antoinette Leathers (Robin) and his siblings, Lynn Spieres (Jeff), Sandra Atkins (Peter), Clayton Harrell (Rebecca).

The family will receive guests from 3 pm until the funeral service Wednesday, November 1st at the Ogeechee Technical College, Natural Resources Center, One Joe Kennedy Blvd., Statesboro, GA.

The funeral service will be held at 5:00pm Wednesday, November 1st in the Ogeechee Technical College Natural Resources Center with Reverend Scott Harris officiating.

An additional funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, November 2nd in Statesboro First United Methodist Church, 101 S Main St., Statesboro GA, with Reverend Dr. Ben Martin and Reverend Jimmy Cason officiating.

Inurnment Private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531 Statesboro, Georgia 30459.

Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guest book and share fond memories with the Rupar family.

The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hodges-Moore Funeral Home with the assistance of the Ogeechee Technical College, Funeral Service Education Program.

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November 6, 2017

Michael,
Brenda's and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda & Michael Cox
Murrells Inlet, SC

November 5, 2017

Donna Collard

Michele, I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 2, 2017

Martha Thayer

Michele, I am so very saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved David. It was beautiful to see your love for each other when you were together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. With deepest sympathy.

November 2, 2017

Damon and Shawna de la Cruz

Michele, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are are certainly in my thoughts.

November 1, 2017

Marilyn&Bob Fiorille

Michele we are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Marilyn Fiorille and family.

November 1, 2017

Teresa And Ronnie Cooper

Mrs Rupar, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.

November 1, 2017

Norm and Barb Petterson

October 31, 2017

My sincere condolences to your family. Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give you the strength and comfort you will need to endure and cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. Is a. 40:29;41:10,13.

October 31, 2017

enjoyed working with Dave at the Republic Steel plant in Cleveland, Oh ,even thou we worked in different departments we worked together. Sorry to see him go at such a young age. Dan Bouska

October 31, 2017

Susan Graf

Dear Michele, I am so very sorry for the loss of David. Watching and reading your story has been a blessing. You, your family and all who loved him are in my prayers. R.I.H. David!

October 31, 2017

Tony Entrekin

Mrs. Rupar,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You both are a good example of faithful believers who love the Lord, your family and those around you. Your faith and love for each other shown through during this illness. We are lifting you and your family up in prayer at this time for God's Strength and Grace to be with you.

Tony & Shanna Entrekin

October 30, 2017

Norm Petterson

Michele,

I don't know what I can say to help you and your family at this sad time.

David and I shared a number of significant experiences in the twenty plus years of our friendship, ranging from real estate shopping in the Virgin Islands to getting him addicted for a time to EverQuest online gaming. But he wasn't really happy until his real-life questing led him to you.

Many of those commenting here have mentioned the happiness they saw he brought to you. As his friend, I'd like to thank you for saving him. He was never happier than he was with you.

May God bless you and the family you brought to David. He will always be with you. I know I'm looking forward to seeing him again in our next life. Godspeed, David!

Norm (and Barb) Petterson

October 30, 2017

Jeanne Newton

So much love and so many prayers for Shelly and all of David's family and friends. His wit, charm, and just plain great nature will be sorely missed.

October 30, 2017

Betty Williams

Michele, My heart goes out to you and your family. David was a super nice man, you were so blessed to have him in your life. Betty Williams, Baker McCullough

October 30, 2017

Robin Fuller

Michele, I remember when you and David married. You could see the happiness that he brought to you by the smile on your face each day! I am very sorry, and will hold you and your family up to God in prayer in the days to come. God blessed both of you in finding each other as everyone could feel the love when they were around you both. And as you know he was a blessing to all who knew him. You both amazed me in how you both accepted, loved, and faced this difficulty with such grace...Love to you

October 30, 2017

Kathryn Crosby

October 30, 2017

Wendy Wegner

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 30, 2017

Joe Toncler

Sympathy to the Rupar family on Daves passing.
Worked with Dave at the Steel Mill. He was a pleasant, knowledge person always willing to help. An asset.

October 29, 2017

Louise Chamlee

Michele, My heart breaks for you. Your David was such a kind and gentle soul. He closed his eyes to life in this realm but he opened them up again in heaven. David left you with a loving legacy to sustain you. His love was always sparkling in his eyes. You are a strong and God loving Christian lady with a heart always open to help others. I am so thankful for your friendship you extended to me long ago. Our Heavenly Father of peace, comfort, and grace is with you, and He will guide you all the way through. I love you and God bless you and family.

October 29, 2017

Tom Conway

Michele. Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 28, 2017

Jonathan Turner

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I only knew Mr. Rupar for the semester that he was my instructor, in that little time he left a big impact on me. He had such passion for the chemistry and knew it so well that he would explain in more detail than what we needed. I will never forget how nice and helpful he was. If anyone had a problem he would say You will need to ask Mrs. Rupar, she's the boss

October 28, 2017

Jason Foskey

My thoughts and prayers are with your beautiful family at this time.

October 28, 2017

Jeff Graham

I only had the opportunity to know David for the last few years. But what an impact he and Michele have made on my life. In numerous discussions, David was a powerful listener! He had an incredible way of looking at things from a different perspective. He had a genuine smile and a mild mannered way that if you knew him, you couldn't help but appreciate. I often looked forward to our visits, I always felt better after spending time with him. Whether our discussions were serious or if we were just joking around, I always felt better. Although I only knew him for a few years, I am grateful our paths crossed at all. I will always treasure the lessons he taught me and the way his life has affected mine. Until I see you again my friend, I will miss you...

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Ogeechee Technical College

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Nov

1

Funeral service

5:00 p.m.

Ogeechee Technical College Natural Resources Center

OH

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2

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Statesboro First United Methodist Church

101 S Main St., Statesboro, OH

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