Obituary of Raymond Clarence Rupert Jr.

Raymond 'Chip' Clarence Rupert, Jr. was born in New Waterford, Ohio on September 13, 1953. Chip was the youngest son of Raymond Rupert, Sr. and Martha Mahon. He had two older brothers named Larry Rupert and Theodore (Ted) Rupert. Chip graduated from Crestview High School in 1971, before attending the College of Wooster in Ohio. During his freshman year at Wooster, Chip met Carol Jackson, whom he began dating and married following their college graduation in 1975. Chip and Carol began their marriage living in Lakewood, Ohio. In 1977, they welcomed their first child, Erika. In 1980, they adopted their second child, Curt (aged 19 months), while Carol was pregnant with their third child, Adam, who was born in 1981. The family moved to Coatesville, Pennsylvania in 1983 when Chip began working as a salesman for Hilti, selling tools and repairing machinery used in steel mills across the East Coast. While living in Coatesville from 1985 – 2001, Chip and Carol adopted their fourth and fifth children, Ely and Diego, in 1988 and 1994, respectively. Chip was a dedicated member of Olivet United Methodist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and led teams in annual Appalachian Service Project missions. Chip was known for his deep knowledge of scripture and his emotionally vulnerable ability to connect God's Word with everyday life and in his relationships. In 2001, Chip and Carol moved to Jenkintown, PA. While there, Chip continued to work for Hilti until his retirement in 2009, following 26 years of service. In Jenkintown, Chip was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. In 2010, Chip and Carol moved to Birdsboro, PA. Chip held several service-oriented jobs until he fully retired in 2018. He attended Harmony Methodist Church, where he was a deacon and occasionally preached sermons. In 2018, Chip and Carol moved back to the Jenkintown area, this time living in Glenside. Chip returned to Grace Presbyterian where he was an active member of the church until his death. On May 29, 2025, Chip peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Chip was a man of deep and vibrant faith. His warmth, kindness, and steadfast prayers left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He had a heart for people, especially those many of us might forget or never think to pray for, and he lived every day in pursuit of Jesus. He'll be remembered for his storytelling, humor, and willingness to invite everyone into his life. Chip is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; his daughter Erika and her husband Richard and their sons, Cody, Talon, and Tyler; his son Curt; his son Adam and his wife Kristin and their daughters, Grace, Olive, and Sylvia; his son Diego; and his daughter Ely. He is also survived by his brother Ted and his wife Donna. Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 York Road, Jenkintown, PA where relatives and friends will be received from 1:30 PM until the time of the service and during a reception after the service.