Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Interment will be held on Tuesday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorial remembrances have been suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Patricia A. Ruppel, age 85, of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was born in Racine, WI on July 16, 1937, to the late George and Margaret (nee: Manderfield) Sweeti.
Pat was a graduate of Washington Park High School, “Class of 1955”. On August 9, 1958, she was united in marriage to James F. Ruppel, who preceded her in death in June, 2008.
Pat was an avid bowler. She was a homemaker, and loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.
She was loved dearly and will be missed by her children, Ann (Derick) Perry, Judy Ruppel, Kathy (Kenny) Schwartz, and Jimi Ruppel; her eight grandchildren, Justin Ormond, Terra Perry (Jason Pottinger), Samantha Perry, Anissa Perry (Nate Novell), David and Stephanie Schwartz, Michael (Jaky) Ruppel, and Jessica Ruppel; her eleven great grandchildren, and her siblings, George “Mike” Sweeti and Maryanne Blickle.
Along with her parents and husband, Patricia was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Terri Uniewski says
I am so sorry for your loss! Pat was a wonderful woman and I will miss seeing every Saturday morning ! All of us loved the spunky happy way she had about her ! We will miss her and prayers to your family. Terri Uniewski
Ricky & Tammy Shepard. says
Rest in peace Aunt Pat I will miss you deeply.
Chris Henken says
My heart goes out to all of Patricia’s loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss.
Donna Carre says
My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandi says
You were such a big part of the whole Sweeti clan. Including, having helped me and mine through many of our family turmoils. Rest in peace Aunt Pat.
Anonymous says
RIH Pat.
Small world since uncle Mike is my hubby’s uncle & Judy is our friend. Was always to see you. At the parade too. 🙏💖🌺
Anonymous says
Your wonderful self was always a joy to be around Pat. Tim & I ( Lynda) will always remember you from the parades. What a small world that Tim’s Uncle was your brother Uncle Mike. Most of all , Judy , we will always love you & all of you our deepest sympathies. 🙏💔🥲
Tammy Shepard says
Enjoy the Heavens, Aunt Pat! We miss you. Love and hugs to your family. Ricky and Tam, Devon and Tiffany.
Sydnea G Weyker says
To the Ruppel family goes my deepest sympathy. Your mom, grandmother and great grandmother was a very special woman to all of you. May she rest in Pease.
Sue Street says
Heaven has another angel. Always enjoyed your company and conversations, Pat.
Judy, my friend, I feel for you and your family. Know that she lives on in all of you.
I’m here if you need to talk anytime. Love you,