hmtl5 Johann Frederick Ruppert b. 27 Sep 1844 Whittenberg, Germany d. 20 Jul 1931 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa: Wunnenberg family

Johann Frederick Ruppert

Male 1844 - 1931  (86 years)


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  • Name Johann Frederick Ruppert 
    • son of George Michael Ruppert and Sabina Margueritha Klimline [1]
    Born 27 Sep 1844  Whittenberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Census 1870  Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1880  Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1900  Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1930  Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation carpenter 
    Died 20 Jul 1931  Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4
    Buried 22 Jul 1931  Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Person ID I312  Wunnenberg
    Last Modified 14 May 2023 

    Family Augusta Strub,   b. 01 Aug 1847, New York, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 02 Aug 1946, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years) 
    Married 19 Apr 1868  Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Children 
     1. Marie Salomie Ruppert,   b. 14 Feb 1887, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 1971, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
    Last Modified 17 Jan 2023 
    Family ID F122  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Sep 1844 - Whittenberg, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Apr 1868 - Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1870 - Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Jul 1931 - Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 22 Jul 1931 - Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Pioneer of City Passes
      Fred Ruppert, 86, Dies At Home Monday Afternoon.
      Mr. Fred Ruppert, 86, resident of Iowa City almost his entire life, passed away at his home Monday afternoon at 12:45 o’clock. He had been in ill health for several years, and had been bedfast for the last two weeks.
      He was born in Whittenberg, Germany, September 27, 1844, and came to this country with his parents when he was four years old. He lived in Philadelphia, Pa., for about three years, coming to Iowa City with his parents when he was seven years old.
      He was married to Miss Augusta Strub, of Iowa City on September 15th, 62 years ago last September. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran church for more than 70 years.
      He is survived by his widow, who resides at 421 East Davenport street, three daughters, Mrs. Charles Toms of Iowa City, Mrs. William Welse, of Spirit Lake, and Mrs. C.F. Wunnenberg, of Morning Sun, and two sons, Fred Ruppert of Casey, and Joseph Ruppert, of Huron, S.D., one brother, George Ruppert of Iowa City, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
      Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The remains are at the Oathout funeral home.
      Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Iowa. Monday, 20 July 1931.
      [4, 6]

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S14] 1900 US census.

    3. [S5] Death certificate.

    4. [S7] Obituary.

    5. [S15] Iowa Marriage Records, 1850-1937.

    6. [S36] Newspaper article.