Martha (Rupp) Gaetz's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Martha (Rupp) Gaetz

September 6, 2025

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Martha (Rupp) Gaetz's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

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Martha (Rupp) Gaetz

September 6, 2025

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

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Martha (Rupp) Gaetz Obituary

The passing of Martha (Rupp) Gaetz (Saint Cloud, Minnesota) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 6, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Florence Rupp (Campbell) and Otto Rupp; her husband Chuck Gaetz; and her siblings, Lucille Herbertson, Herbert, Francis, Blanche Matthews and Sheila Saatzer.

She is survived by: her children, Gary Gaetz (Patt), John Gaetz (Carol) of Bonita Springs, FL, Steve Gaetz (Carol), Mary Gaetz-Scholtz (Roman Scholtz), Tom Gaetz (Julie), Mike Gaetz (Michele), Rick Gaetz (Rose), Patti Gaetz Rud (Ron Rud), Tim Gaetz New Brighton (Eser Ozdeger), Charlie Gaetz (June) of Cape Coral, FL, Mark Gaetz (Shelly), Peter Gaetz (Dawn), Sheila Goetz (Jason) and Matt Gaetz (Beth). She is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Sr. Madelon Roberge Scholarship Fund at Cathedral High School, (https://secure.givelively.org..).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Benson Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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“In loving memory of Martha (Rupp) Gaetz, We send you thoughts of peace and courage. TJ and I are both so grateful for Martha because she gave us her daughter Mary and grandaughter Katy who have represented the Rupp/Gaetz family touching our hearts in that special way that comes from a great family legacy.”


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St. Mary's Cathedral
24588 Co Rd 7, St Augusta, MN 56301

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St. Mary's Cathedral Church
24588 Co Rd 7, St Augusta, MN 56301

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