Joshua Ian Rupert

Joshua Ian Herman Rupert Loving husband, father, brother, grandson, uncle, and son passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2012. Joshua was born on July 21, 1977 in Battle Creek Michigan. Joshua graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1996 and from Colorado State University with a Bachelor's degree in History and a Minor in Elementary Education in 2002. He was living in Sebring Florida and was most recently employed in internet sales at Bill Jarrett Ford. Joshua is survived by his wife Maranda, daughter Marie, son Riley, stepson Camren, stepdaughter Olivia, parents Phil & Beth Rupert, sister Jackie Schulstrom (Jeff) of Everett Washington, brother Phillip Rupert (Kylie) of Castle Rock Colorado, stepbrother Marcus Rupert of Battle Creek Michigan, stepsister Nicole Wiseman (Jeff) of Battle Creek Michigan, Grandmother Maxine Rupert of Battle Creek Michigan, and several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Max Rupert, maternal grandparents Herman & Isabelle Ginsburg, and Uncle Jack Ginsburg. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Gull Lake Athletics Department 7753 North 34th St. Richland, Michigan 49083. A private memorial service has been planned. David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Central Avenue Chapel in St. Petersburg is serving the family. Service Information