Larry M. Ruppert, age 62 of Reed City, went to Heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born on December 11, 1951 in Reed City to Harold and Faith (Ayriss) Ruppert. Larry graduated from Reed City High School in 1970 and attended Ferris State University where he earned an associate's degree in 1972. On August 31, 1974 he married Kathy Brim and they made their home in Hersey before making Reed City their permanent residence. Larry was employed as an engineer at Federal Screw in Big Rapids. Throughout the years Larry and Kathy brought many children into their home, providing them with love, support and care. This dedication to helping children was what brought endless amounts of joy into Larry's life. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars especially his antique 1936 Mercedes Benz. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Kathy Ruppert of Reed City; children, Josh (Kami) Ruppert of Reed City, Timothy (Janelle) Ruppert of Belding, Gabriel (Kimberly) Ruppert of Locust Grove, GA, Charlotte Welsh of Big Rapids, Patty Ruppert of Big Rapids, Nathaniel Ruppert of Reed City, Katie Ruppert of Chicago, Victoria Ruppert of Big Rapids, Tyjania Ruppert and Samuel Ruppert of Reed City; two brothers, Don (Carol) Ruppert of Marion and Jim Ruppert of Big Rapids; one sister, Linda (Paul) Damminga of Lee Summit, MO; a brother-in-law, Frank (Sharon) Brim of FL; a sister-in-law, Victoria (David) Stedamen of Freeport, MI, 18 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Larry was preceded in death by his parents and children: Bryce, Lilly, Alexander, Bonnie and Caleb; and one brother Alan Ruppert. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the First Baptist Church (4151 Wild Turkey Trail.) Reed City with Lance Cornelius officiating. Interment will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Paris.The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions in Larry's name can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation (230 Huron View Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103).