Gerald "Jerry" Rupert

January 15, 1923 - April 26, 2019

Passed away peacefully at the Iler Lodge Nursing Home at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Roberts). Loving father of Robert (Gail) and Deb (late Roger) Salter. Treasured grandpa of Dawn Rupert (Colin), Carly Miller (Craig) and Andrea Meloche (Craig). Loving Great-grandpa of Addilyn, Finley and Kennedy. Husband of late Elsie Ball. Sadly, missed by the entire Ball family. Brother of the late Pearl Farough (late Jim), late Kenneth Rupert (late Ruth) and the late Jim Rupert (Dorothy Wass). Brother-in-law of the late Mary Jamieson (late Gene) and the late Doris Arkinstall (late Stan Field). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry served in the Royal Canadian Airforce during WWII. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. Jerry was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Essex. He retired from the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Corporation after many years of service. Jerry and Frances enjoyed many years in Florida; was an avid boater and loved being on the water. Special thanks to the staff of Kingsville Court and Iler Lodge for the care and compassion they gave to our Dad. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10 a.m. until time of the Legion service and life celebration at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch – 201, the Essex United Church or to the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com