Heinrich RUPPERT
Heinrich Ruppert
1944 – 2025
Heinrich (aka Hank or Henry) Ruppert passed away at the age of 80 on February 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on July 28,1944 in Salzgitter, Germany, Hank lived a full life.
In 1963, he immigrated to Canada. He began his work life as a laborer in brick lying and mining until he found his true passion in design and drafting after moving to Edmonton. He called himself a “pencil pusher” for years, but with changes in technology he discovered his new passion of computers and CAD (design) software. He self-taught himself much of what he learned but he also took numerous Autocad courses and attended an annual conference. He retired in 2004.
In his free time Hank thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He camped annually with family and friends. He filled his time tinkering with projects in the home. Winters were spent building his model railroad and he loved the Edmonton Oilers especially fellow German, Leon Draisaitl. He was also a fan of Michael Schumacher & liked to attend the Indy races when he could.
Hank is survived by his loving wife, Erika, his son Brian (Vanessa), his daughter, Jackie (Doug) and four grandchildren (Megan, Hayden, Zack & Noah).
A celebration of Hank’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Laurier Heights Community Hall 14405 – 85 Avenue. Friends and family are invited to join in honoring his legacy and sharing memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Covenant Health – Palliative Care.
Rest in peace. You will be forever in our hearts.
So very sad. He will be missed!❤️
Thank you Aunt Elsie! He was my hero!
Our deepest condolences to the family. Hank was our cousin and all I can remember that he was a happy and kind soul. Rest in Peace Hank.
Betty Z & Family
Hank was such a kind and happy man. Rest in Peace.
Betty Z & Family
Many great memories with Uncle Henry hunting and fishing. Our condolences from the Lambert family.
Hank will be remembered as a friendly, happy guy. He was so talented. He will be missed by so very many people he was in contact with throughout his life.
I will always carry you in my heart.
Hank was a great colleague and friend at Hemisphere Engineering. He will be greatly missed by all.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Erica and Family. I remember Henry as a fun-loving guy that knew how to laugh, joke and have a good. Rest in peace, Hank. You are missed.
Erwin and Senno Rebke.
Growing up with him was great. I’m going to miss you. Rest in peace.
To the entire Ruppert family.
Our condolences on the loss of your patriarch. We hope you have many wonderful memories to carry you through this difficult time.
Love Trish, Julianna and Ayden Schemerhorn
Forever in my heart ❤️
Our deepest condolences go out to Erika and family. Henry was a really great man. Always liked to joke around and was always nice to be around. He will be missed. Rest in peace Henry. He will always stay in my thoughts.
Anita K and family
My heart and thoughts are with Erika and family.