The Rev. David Carroll Rupp's Obituary
The Rev. David Carroll Rupp, August 2, 1935 – January 20, 2016
David Carroll Rupp was born August 2, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Rebecca Elizabeth (nee: Westcott) and the late Jacob Carroll Rupp. He attended Woodbury H.S. in New Jersey, graduating two years ahead of the standard curriculum. He initially enrolled at Temple University and transferred to Gettysburg College, graduating with a B.S. in Social Studies. Later, he attended graduate school at Indiana University, completing his Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.). Concurrent with his education, David also completed Military Service in the U.S. Army (Enlisted and Reserves) as well as with the Air Force Reserves, posted outside the U.S. in Korea and Japan.
David first began pursuing Ministry work in graduate school and it was during his early involvement with the Salvation Army that he met and married Jaqueline Waldon. After his prior military service obligations had been met, both he and his wife completed seminary and accepted full commissions in the Salvation Army, assuming duty stations in Japan where they adopted the first of their three children, Sarah. Later, the family transferred back to be stationed in the Midwest United States where they later adopted their first son, Jacob.
After ending his career with the Salvation Army, David accepted a federal civil service position with the General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management in Chicago. Early in his tenure with GSA, he was promoted and transferred to the central office in Washington, DC, moving the family to Dale City, VA. After moving to the Northern Virginia area, David and Jackie adopted their third child and youngest son, Adam.
During his work with GSA, David maintained an active interest in ministry and was ordained in the Greek Orthodox Church in 1977. He soon became acquainted with, and was subsequently accepted as, a priest in the Anglican Catholic Church. For more than 20 years, Fr. David served as Rector of the Church of the Ascension, Centreville, VA. It was also during this time that Fr. David enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, eventually earning a direct Commission as an Officer. He enjoyed a variety of duty assignments including port security protocols, Selective Service Officer and time as a recruiter. David retired with the rank of Lt. Commander.
David lived a varied and full life. He had many personal and professional interests, held several professional certifications including a teaching license and licensed Hospital Chaplain (Virginia). He was a member of Sigma Phi Delta, the Masons and U.S. Mensa. After he formally retired from GSA, he was involved in federal contract service working on unmanned vehicle flight training programs. When he retired from the Coast Guard and the Church, he continued to perform secular work for the Anglican Church. As the Diocesan Missioner he served churches in Maryland and Virginia. Even after his condition prevented him from driving himself, his wife and occasionally his son would drive him and he continued his ministry as long as he was able.
David is survived by his loving wife, of the last 56 years, Jacqueline Lois Rupp (née: Waldon, m. 1959) of Nokesville, VA; Three children; Sarah Evangeline Kahl, née Rupp (Bruce Kahl, Husband), Jacob Aaron Rupp, Esq., (Kimberly Rupp, née Gore, Wife) and Adam-Michael Andrew Rupp, four Grandchildren; Rachel Christine Martinez, née Kahl (Victor Martinez, Husband), Rebecca Lynn Kahl, Gavin James Rupp and Katherine Elizabeth Rupp and two Great-Grandchildren: Zachary Tyler Martinez and Gabriel Lucas Martinez.
A Requiem Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Church of Ascension, 13941 Braddock Rd. Centreville, VA 20120 with The Rev. Michael C. Weaver officiating.
Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, at a later date, to be announced upon the conclusion of the Requiem Mass. The Rev. Arthur Woolley will officiate the committal service followed by the rendering of Military Honors provided by the U. S. Coast Guard.
The family kindly requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to The Salvation Army, International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4EH, United Kingdom.
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