David Peter Ruppert, U. S. Army Veteran, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully June 23, 2020, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Mars for more than 55 years; Loving father of Kymberly (Perry) Harris, and Matthew Ruppert; Devoted foster parent of Timothy, Michelle, Ricardo, Kristopher, and Suzanne; Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Zachary, and Lindsey Harris; Fond brother of the late Nancy, Shirley (John) Ring, Mary, the late James, Richard (Diane), and Mark (Connie) Ruppert. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 would be greatly appreciated. Visitation was held Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. Funeral Mass was held Monday, June 29 at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York Street. Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Elmhurst. For more information please call 630-834-3515 or visit David’s memorial at www.ElmhurstFH.com.