Ernst William �Bill� Ruppel

Ernst William "Bill" Ruppel, age 63, was born in Chicago, Illinois on 24 December 1942. Bill passed away of natural causes at his home in Westby, WI in late November of this year. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernst and Alberta Ruppel of Appleton, WI. He is survived by his daughter Anne Ruppel of Alexandria, VA, his brothers John and Dick and sisters Kathy and Jane, all of WI. Those who knew Bill were well aware of his love for the outdoors. After visiting Vernon and Crawford counties in the mid 1980s on hunting and fishing trips, Bill decided that this is where he wanted to live. Bill began living in the Kickapoo Valley area part-time on weekends and vacations while he was still employed in Appleton. After his retirement, Bill moved first to Crawford County and subsequently moved to Westby in Vernon County where he lived until his death. Bills family wishes to express their appreciation to his many friends and acquaintances in both Crawford and Vernon counties for making Bill feel at home. A memorial service for his Crawford and Vernon County friends will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Hwy 14 in Westby with Pastor Gary Daines officiating. The plans for a memorial service in the Appleton area for family members and area friends are not complete. The Vosseteig Funeral Home (608) 634-2114 of Westby is serving the family.