Russell Stanley Ruppert Jr.

Russell Stanley Ruppert Jr., age 80, of Gainesville, Virginia passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. Predeceased in 2007 by his loving wife of 45 years Alexandra Herr Ruppert, his survivors include his two children, Kimberly Ann Farmer and husband Douglas Farmer of Warrenton, Virginia and Stanley Dean Ruppert and wife Claire Tiedeman of Sunnyvale, California; two grandsons, Lucas Edward Farmer and Matthew James Farmer. Mr. Ruppert, born in Allentown PA and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He pursued many passions. First, as a mechanical engineer working at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque New Mexico then by a long career as a Computer Systems Analyst working for the Navy Department in Washington D.C. Retirement from Government service brought lots of golfing and sightseeing trips around the world with his wife. There were many trips to California to visit his son and lots of time with his daughter and grandsons throughout their many Northern Virginia sports competitions. Constant home improvement tasks and creative woodworking projects were always underway. He was a Freemason and greatly enjoyed singing in the local church choir and interacting with family, neighbors and friends, and continually following the latest in computer technology. He stressed mentoring and learning as he guided his family through school and life. Always encouraging hands-on exploration and willing to lend a hand to whomever needed help on a task. Longtime friend of the late Steve Hale - the two embarked on many farm related construction projects and enjoyed acquiring various tools together. Long term resident of Northern Virginia, he was an active supporter of numerous local community organizations. The family will receive friends and relatives from 10AM-11AM Saturday February 2nd at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held at 11AM with Reverend John Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Condolences may be sent to Kim Farmer (motherstarfish@gmail.com) or Stanley Ruppert (stanleyruppert@gmail.com).

Russell Stanley Ruppert Jr.

March 8, 1938 - January 20, 2019