Norman Rupe

Norman Paul Rupe of Mansfield died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Norman's " Homecoming Celebration" service will be Thursday, December 4th at 1pm until 3pm at Abundant Life Tabernacle church with Pastor Jerry Laudermilk and Pastor Micah Pelkey from Citi Church officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 761 Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Norman was born November 19, 1936 in Mount Vernon to Paul and Edna Mae (Shecklar) Rupe.
Education: Johnsville High School: Johnsville, Ohio
Military: Air Force Reserve
He married Nancy Ellen (Kelser) on December 20 , 2003
Employment: General Motors - 51 years of service
Church: Abundant Life Tabernacle; Citi Church; Diamond Hill Cathedral; Springmill Church of God (Journey Life Center)
Hobbies: Fishing, Swimming, Golfing, and Bowling
Norman will be deeply missed by his wife, Nancy, of almost 12 years. Their anniversary would have been on December 20th.
Children: Son, Buddy Rupe; Daughter, Cindy Shipman and husband Jeff; Sons, Paul Rupe and David Rupe and wife Lisa; Stepson, Daniel Garland; Stepdaughters, Angela Hale and Stephanie Blevins and husband Jacob..
Grandchildren: Wade Shipman of Alma, Nebraska; Spencer and Andrea Shipman of Galion, Ohio.;Nicole Webster and husband, Nick of Crestline, Ohio; Jeaven, Katie Rupe and Brenna Rupe of Wala Wala, Washington.;
Great Grandchildren: Zane Rupe, Naomi Rupe of Wala Wala Washington; Marissa Shipman of Galion, Ohio; Tiffany Webster, Hailey Webster of Crestline, Ohio
Sister: Helen (Rupe) Andrews of Mansfield, Ohio
Norman was preceded in death by his Son, Norman Paul Rupe Jr., Father, Paul Rupe Sr.; Mother, Edna Mae (Schecklar) Rupe. and Sister, Kay Shecklar.