Charlie Rupe

Charles Alfred “Charlie” Rupe, 85, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on November 28, 2016 at the Bloomfield Care Center. He was born June 15, 1931 in Newton, Iowa to Arlando and Lucille Miller Rupe. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1949 and served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. He married Laverda Wilkinson on August 22, 1952 in Troy, Iowa. They were later divorced. He married Peggy Gutru on June 7, 1986 in Bloomfield. He worked as a salesman for Sidles in Centerville, Iowa for many years. Charlie was a member of Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion for 63 years. He served as Commander from 2011-2013 and earned the Veteran of the Year Award in 2011. He was a charter member of the Bloomfield Optimist Club and earned the Friend of Youth Award in 2001. He was active in Little League Baseball as a coach, manager, and umpire. He served as district administrator at the local and state level of Little League. Charlie was also involved with Davis County High School Athletics, running the clock for many years for football games and as a referee for basketball games. His involvement with the High School earned him the Governor’s Volunteer Award in 1997. He was also awarded the 1997 Davis County Citizen of the Year Award. Charlie was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Rupe; two sons, Stanley (Julie) Rupe of Corydon, Iowa, Stuart Rupe of Keosauqua, Iowa; daughter, Sheri (Gary) Sprouse of Bloomfield; step-daughter, Heidi (Scott) Newlon of Blue Springs, Missouri; six grandchildren, Shane (Jessica) Rupe, Rashawn (Bo) Irons, Chance (Amber) Rupe, Tanner (Karessa) Rupe, Zachary (Amber) Sprouse, Alyssa (Greg) Nelson; step-granddaughter, Kynser Newlon; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Rupe, Gerald Rupe both of Bloomfield; and two sisters, Karen (Jim) Caraccio of West Des Moines, Iowa, Shirley Sines of Washington, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ivan and Eugene Rupe; and three sisters, Charlotte Rupe, Darlene Fry, Marilyn Shepard. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Donna Olinger officiating. Burial with military rites performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to the American Legion Avenue of Flags and Davis County Little League.

Charlie Rupe

June 15, 1931 - November 28, 2016