Max A. Rupley

October 14, 1929 - December 20, 2021

Max A. Rupley, 92, of Huntington, passed away at 1:19 am Monday, December 20, 2021 at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Max was born on October 14, 1929 in Whitley County, IN, the son of Eli Rupley and Edith (Bruch) Rupley. He graduated from Bippus High School in 1947 and married Gloria A. Johnson on August 7, 1954 in Huntington, IN. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2017. He retired from General Electric in January of 1996 after 30 years of service. Prior to this, Max worked for Christman Motor Repair for 13 years. After his retirement, he worked for Rupley Farm Equipment in Columbia City, IN. Max served in the United States Air Force as a T/SGT during the Korean War Era. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church where he also sang with the church choir. He was an avid New York Yankees fan. Survivors include his three sons, Timothy A. (Diana) Rupley of Ft. Wayne, IN, Kevin J. (Barbara) Rupley of Huntington, IN, Brian E. (Renee) Rupley of Greenfield, IN; daughter, Sue E. (William) Scheiber of Huntington, IN; seventeen grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Gloria A. Rupley, his parents, Eli L. and Edith A. Rupley, and his sister, Audrey Michael. The Rosary will be recited at 2:30 pm with Visitation from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, December 27, 2021 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington with Fr. Tony Steinaker officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials to the Cancer Services of Huntington County, Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice, or SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Max A. Rupley.