Michael M. Rupp, age 94, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Via Christi Village, Hays. He was born September 17, 1923 in Hays to Andrew and Adeline (Rupp) Rupp. He married Mildred “Mickey” Bowie Schauvliege on August 5, 1957. She preceded him in death on April 24, 2010.

Mike was a farmer, truck driver for H.M. Popp Truck LIne, Farm Implement Dealer and a Financial Planner for various financial institutions. He was a US Navy veteran serving from 1944 – 1946. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, VFW, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Central Plains ARC and a member of the Council Estate Planning and Giving.

He is survived by a son, Tim Rupp of Hays; step-son, Mike Sschauvliege of Hays; a daughter, Jennifer Rupp and husband Gus Hallin of Durango, CO; a step daughter, Vicki Runge of Hays; a sister, Blanche Von Lintel of Hays; a brother, Marvin Rupp of Hays; 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Francis Rupp and Henry Rupp; a step-son, Chuck Schauvliege and a son-in-law, Tom Runge.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays, KS with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or for Masses.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]