Jay Rupe, age 74, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home. He was a former resident of Bryant.
Jay was born on September 13, 1949, in Portland, the son of Melvin Rupe and Charlotte (Burkey) Rupe-Morehous. He graduated from Portland High School and worked at UTA in Berne. He was a veteran of the United State Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam.
Survivors include:
His children: Sheila Rupe – Portland, Indiana
Sandy Whitehead – Portland, Indiana
Amy Rupe
2 sisters: Betty Mann (husband Terry) – Berne, Indiana
Jackie Kowal (husband Ron) – Aurora, Colorado
Grandchildren: Harlie Hiestand, Elaina Whitehead and Tamara Whitehead
Great-Grandson: Alex Hiestand
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Rupe and Charlotte Morehous; brother, Max Rupe and step-mother, Margaret Rupe.
Private burial will be held at Center Cemetery, west of Portland.