Jack Gerald Rupert

Jack Gerald Rupert, 84, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Rupert was born May 6, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence and Freda (Sharrett) Rupert. Jack attended Baker and Kansas State Universities and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp during WWII. Jack was an industrial engineer with Hallmark Cards retiring after 35 years of service. He had many hobbies including photography, fishing, Ham radio and accumulating toys.

Survivors include his wife, Pat (Palmer) Rupert; son, Scott Rupert, his wife, Carol, Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Carrie Borgman, her husband, Randy, Shawnee, Kansas and Diane Silvey, Lake Ozark, Missouri; sister, Joanne Gaar, Westwood, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Dan Silvey, Kim Silvey, Travis Rupert, Tyler Rupert, Trey Spencer, Danielle Torres and Jill Torres; and three great grandchildren, Dominick Silvey, Christian Silvey and Wynn Generally.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hopice Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114

Memorial Service

Family and friends will gather from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.