John "Jack" Ruppel, of Arvada passed away on April 4, 2002. He was born on May 23, 1923 in Oshkosh, WI. He is survived by his sons John (Sylvia), Jim (June), daughter Holly (Kevin) Kennedy, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brothers Vern and Arden, sisters Vaughn Meyer and Joyce Moss. Preceeded in death by his wife Laurea. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korean Conflict. Visiting hours Monday, April 8, 2002, 2-7 PM at Newcomer Family Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 PM, Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field Street, Arvada, CO. Internment to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 2:00 PM, staging area "A".