Ethel E. Rupp

Ethel E. Rupp, age 83, a resident of Viroqua and formerly of Waukesha, died Sunday, May 22, 2011. Ethel E. Rupp, age 83, a resident of Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua and formerly of Waukesha, died Sunday, May 22, 2011. She was born on August 16, 1927 in Menomonee Falls, WI to Reinhard and Emma (Krueger) Duwel. On August 27, 1949 she was united in marriage to Irving C. Rupp, Jr. at St. Pauls UCC in Menomonee Falls. In addition to her husband, Irving, Ethel is survived by her children: Karen (Sidney) Helms of Ridgeway, Virginia, Kenneth (Ruth) Rupp of Avalanche, WI and Lawrence (Cheryl) Rupp of Gilbert, Iowa; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clarence Duwel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 White Rock Ave., Waukesha. Pastor Scott Oelhafen will officiate with burial in the Prairie Home Cemetery, 605 S. Prairie Ave. in Waukesha. The family will greet friends and relatives on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial may be directed to Vernon Manor Sun Room Project, E7404A Cty Road BB, Viroqua, WI 54665. The Vosseteig Funeral Homes, serving the family.