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Jerry Ruple

[September 26, 2013]  SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Jerry Leigh Ruple, 63, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Lincoln, Ill., died at his home on Sept. 18, 2013.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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San Antonio, TX - Jerry Leigh Ruple, 63, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Lincoln, died at his home on September 18, 2013.

Jerry was born December 12, 1949 in Lincoln, IL the son of Robert M. and Eleanor Auer Ruple (Lamm). He was never married.

He is survived by his mother of Lincoln; one brother: Elmer M. Ruple of Decatur; two sisters: Roberta Joy Wadman of St. Augustine, FL; M. Denise (John) Williams of Fountaintown, IN; three step brothers: Jeff (Connie) Lamm; Marvin C. (Alisha) Lamm; Roger (Jule) Lamm; nine nieces and nephews and fourteen great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; step father; Uncle Carroll Auer; Grandparents Leota Ruple, Elmer and Lucille Auer.

Jerry served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army and was a member of Lincoln Christian Church. He was manager of Action Pawn Shop in San Antonio, TX.

Jerry's wished were to be cremated; Services will be at a later date with burial in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln.

Obituary submitted by Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.