George Allen Ruppe, 85, of Vandalia

George Allen Ruppe, 85, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Coffeen on April 16, 1936 to Walter and Cordia Gertrude (Elam) Ruppe.

He had early schooling in Coffeen and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1956.

He worked at Van Tran in Vandalia for 19 years and worked at Irwin Seating and folding bleachers.

He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hilltoppers Coin Club and the First Church of God in Vandalia.

He married Barbara Alender and she preceded him in death. He married Cora Ruppe and she survives along with one step-son Randy Vincent of Vandalia. He raised two girls as his daughters Cindy Helton and Tiffany Gottman both of Vandalia, along with three granddaughters and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ila Butler and Imogene Hudelson.

A memorial service will be held in Vandalia at a later date.

Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left at houghfuneralhome.com.