Ruppert, James Conrad, Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection on Dec. 28, 2016. Beloved life partner of Betty J. House and husband of the late Joanne Ruppert. Loving father of Kurt (Tina), Lee (Regina) Ruppert and Marna (Tim) Dalton. Cherished grandfather of Taryn, Lea, Drake, Shane, Troy, great-grandfather of Harlow and twins on the way. Dear brother of Ida (Howard) Mitchell, Rosemary (Edwin) Brown and the late Norman (Cora) Ruppert. Our dear father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle cousin and friend. Visitation on Mon. Jan.2, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr., Fenton, MO. Service at 12:00pm Memorials to charity of your choice appreciated