With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Ronnie Rupe of Des Moines, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 10, 2024 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Ronnie Rupe to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Rupe and Anna Lou Dacken; and his siblings, Rebecca Barton of Des Moines, Jerry Messer of Minnesota and Jim Messer of Virginia.

He is survived by : his wife Linda; his son Ronald Roy (Rae) of Grove; his stepchildren, Mark, Cindy and Darin Schreck of Des Moines; and his brothers, Larry Klein of Arizona and Steven Meade of South Carolina. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 17th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Iles Grandview Park Chapel (3211 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, May 18th 2024 at the Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Contributions can be made to the family or one of the organizations that Ron loved: Wounded Warrior Project or Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to which he made 20 years' worth of donations.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Iles Funeral Homes