Barbara M. Rupkalvis
Thursday, March 22, 1928
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Age:
89 years old
Thursday, March 22, 1928
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Age:
89 years old
Thursday, March 22, 1928
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Age:
89 years old
Barbara M. Rupkalvis
The funeral for Barbara M. Rupkalvis will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Adam Koglin officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Mrs. Rupkalvis, 89, of Rochester died peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN where she had resided the last five months. Barbara Quandt was born on March 22, 1928 in Rochester to Gustave and Amanda Quandt. She grew up on the family farm near Grand Meadow and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1945. On June 19, 1948, she married Leslie H. Rupkalvis at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church near Racine, MN. They lived in Rochester and raised their family. Barbara worked at the Mayo Clinic and J.C. Penney’s for many years.
Survivors include a son, Jeffry (Anne) Rupkalvis and daughter, Jayne (Russell) Piazza all of Missoula, MT; daughter, Judith (Edwin) Bartlett of Rochester; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie; one sister, Gladys; and three brothers, Edger, Vernon, and Kenneth.
Faith and family were the most important things in Barbara’s life. She was very active in her church. Barbara and her husband enjoyed many years of travel and camping. She also enjoyed playing cards, games, and watching Vikings football. She will be missed by many.
Memorials are preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church of Rochester.
Condolences
The family of Barbara M. Rupkalvis has received the following condolences.
Hello Jayne, Judy and Jeff,
My sincere sympathy for the passing of your mom. Last time I saw Barb was at my dads visitation in 2015. She looked good and always had a smile on her face! I remember both your mom and dad as simply wonderful people! My parents really enjoyed their company. They had a great sense of humor and seemed to always have a smile on their face. I hope you will be comforted by warm loving memories of your mom. She was filled with love. While I know the pain of losing a parent, I also know that knowing Barb is in heaven with Les and others who have passed before her, she is in her happiest moment now. I'm thinking of you, and sending you lots of love and comfort and I hope you will all be warmed by wonderful loving memories that will last you a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Craig Swygman
My deepest sympathies to Jeff, Judy and Jayne on the loss of your mother.
Seeing your mom's photo, brings back many warm memories of her as my Girl Scout leader, seeing her while she was working at Penney's, (in the catalog section, right?) , hanging out in your house/ yard with Jayne on Oak Hills Drive, and attending band concerts. She always had such a warm smile, was patient and had a great sense of humor. She was a wonderful person to grow up with!
My Dad feels bad that he cannot attend Barb's funeral, but he sends his condolences, also.
I am sorry to hear that Barbara has passed and apologize for not being able to make the funeral. Im not sure if I've ever known a more polite, kind spirited person and she was always incredibly supportive of myself and all the other grandchildren. She taught me a lot and always managed to see the best in everyone.
All the best to Jeff, Judy, and my mother Jayne at this time.
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by the "Domino Girls".
Sending prayers and blessings to all of you.
Shirley Keehn & her daughter, Nancy Silvernail
Jeff, Judy and Jayne, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Your mom was always very special to us. Just a lovely woman inside and out. I am out of state and will be unable to attend her service but want you to know you're in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed. Deb