Birth date: Mar 17, 1932 Death date: May 13, 2012
Captain Robert J. “Pat” Rupp passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home in Covington, LA. He was born March 17, 1932 in Hannibal, MO to the late Willard A. and Carolyn Zimmerman Rupp and has been a resident of Covington since 19 Read Obituary
Pat was ever the gentleman and a joy to fly with.
I am so sorry that I'm just now knowing of your loss. Terri, please know that you and your precious family are in our prayers. Love you.
Survivors of "Pat", On behalf of Delta Golden Wings, Inc., I send a bundle of condolences from the many members that flew with or knew Pat. He and his wife were members of DGW thru 2006, but we will never forget him as another true professional in serving the traveling public as a Delta pilot. Fraternally, we send our best wishes to each family member as they struggle with sadness in the loss of one so dear to family. May God's compassion be with each of you at this time of grief.
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.
Pat Rupp was what made the Delta we all remember great. A gentleman, great pilot with a smile you never forgot. A TRUE gentleman--God Speed Pat, Blue Skies and Tailwinds. My condolences to the Rupp family.
I flew with Pat back in the late 70's and early 80's, and he was always such a pleasure to fly with---such a gentleman, so positive and kind. I remember one time when he treated the entire crew to dinner. May God bless and comfort you during this time of grief.
Pat and I flew together on the ole Connies out of EWR in the late fifties. One of the finest pilots and gentleman I have had the pleasure to know at Delta. My sincere sympathies to all the family. Gerry Derenthal
Linda,
I always smile when I think of the nickname you had for Pat. "VW" possessed a wisdom and manner achieved by few and admired by all.
May God Comfort You and Your Family
A fine and talented Captain, and a perfect gentleman. It was a real pleasure to have known and flown with Pat back in the "good ole days". Bob Brandon
I was privledged to have flown copilot for Pat back in the early 70's. Never was there a more perfect gentleman or kinder human being than Pat. My sympathies to His family. John Burkart
