Bruce N. Rupp

Bruce N. Rupp, 77, Grand Forks, passed on Sunday, November 3rd with his wife, sister, children, and grandchildren by his side. 

Bruce N Rupp was born in Devils Lake, ND on September 15, 1942.  He was born to Norbert and Helen (Aafedt) Rupp.  He graduated from High School in Munich, ND in 1960. 

Bruce served in the US Army from 1961-1964.  He married Elaine Dick on November 14, 1964 at the Salem Mennonite Church in Munich, ND.  Bruce attended Aakers Business College and graduated with an Accounting Degree.  He started his career at the First National Bank as an Assistant Vice President for 12 years and later became President of Dakota Bank.  After 18 years of banking, he moved on to become a stock broker at Piper Jaffrey and retired from Paine Weber. 

Bruce was active in community affairs.  He served on the executive committee of the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce and was elected president of the Jaycees in 1976. 

Bruce enjoyed golfing, fishing and taking care of his five fish aquariums.

 Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Elaine, son, Mike Rupp, Orlando FL; daughters: Jodi Deitz, Phoenix, AZ; Kari (Jordan) Langan, Grand Forks, ND and Shari Justice, Rapid City, SD.  9 Grandchildren: Cleo Ann Rupp, Krysten and Bradley Deitz, Ryan and Lexi Marsh, Jerika Langan; Mahala, Miranda and Aiden Justice.  Sister, Barb (Bill) Krumland; sister in-law Evonne (Harris) Rouse, brother in-law Steve (Barb) Dick along with many nieces and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by his parents Norbert and Helen (Aafedt) Rupp, Father and Mother in-law Clarence and Ann Dick. 

Memorial service will be held Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.