Gene Arden Ruple

TSgt. Gene Arden Ruple USAF (Ret.), age 80, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born April 19, 1935 in Keeler Township, Michigan to the late Harold and Dorothy Ann Ruple. Mr. Ruple retired with over 20 years of service in the United States Air Force serving numerous tours in Vietnam, and he earned 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses. His military career allowed him to serve his country around the world, stationed in France, Japan, Okinawa, Thailand, Philippines and numerous bases in the US. After his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family, travelling in his RV, coaching little league baseball, Woodworking, gardening, and was very active member of the retirees that met daily at McDonalds. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Betty Waldenmaier. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Delois "Dee" Ruple, one son, Dale Arden Ruple and his wife Kimberly, grandchildren, Bradley Arden Ruple and his wife Sheri, Joshua Aaron Ruple and his wife Gina, great-grandchildren, Kylee Grace Ruple, McKenzie Lee Ruple, Cayleb Arden Ruple, Julian Aaron Ruple, and Joshua Maxey. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Allen Ruple and his wife Pat and one brother-in-law, William Waldenmaier and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 1 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with military honors to follow. Memorials may be made to the DAV or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.