Ernest W. Rupp, 89 years, formerly of Fogelsville, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Evans Retirement Center in Fleetwood.  Born in Weisenberg Twp he was the son of the late Willard D. and Edna (Shellhammer) Rupp.  He was a planning estimator for the US Navy Civil Service division in Philadelphia for 24 years retiring in 1988.  Ernest loved fishing and the outdoor life, as well as reading.

Survivors: Sons, Gregory and fiancé Diane Sostak of Mertztown, Timothy of Coopersburg, 3 grandchildren, Dakota, Torrey and Arlen. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Shania.

Services: 11:45 AM, Saturday, December 30, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.  Visitation will take place from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM.  Interment will be at Ziegels Union Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

In lieu of flowers , the family requests that contributions be made to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, PO Box 921, Fogelsville, 18051.