Jane Marguerite Ruppe
Jane Marguerite Ruppe, 65, died Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Ms. Ruppe was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Cleveland State University. She lived in Atlanta and Plant City.She taught school for a short time but then spent the majority of her career as a business analyst and trainer for several Fortune 100 companies. She will be remembered as a loving person who cared deeply for her family, friends and furry companions. Although burdened with diabetes and severe hearing loss, she seldom complained of her health issues and bore them bravely throughout her day-to-day life. She enjoyed playing tennis and golf, and traveling.
She is survived by her mother, Mildred J. Ruppe, of Plant City; brother, Daniel J. Ruppe, of Longwood; sister, Maureen C. Patrick, of Alpharetta, Georgia; niece, Jennifer Ruppe; nephews, Mark L. Ruppe Jr. and John Ruppe; sister-in-law, Wendi Ruppe; and brother-in-law, Greg Patrick.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harry L. Ruppe Sr.; and brother, Mark L. Ruppe, who gave her the gift of life through a kidney donation 11 years ago.
A celebration of life was held April 1, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the American Diabetes Association, 1511 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33607. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
