Dorothy G. Rupprecht
Died: Nov 13, 2019
Marrying her high school sweetheart Albert in 1940, they adapted well to the farm life, first on her family’s North Brunswick Georges Road acreage and later as they practiced “gentlemen farming” in Central Pennsylvania. She and Albert relocated to Mt. Olive Township in the 1990s, sharing life with their son’s family. The last seven years of her life she enjoyed the interaction at Paragon Village.
Her talents and creativity touched many. Countless babies stayed warm in her knitted creations while countless children and adults feasted on her soups and apple and pumpkin pies. Writing was her passion. At the age of 8 she had a poem published in The New Brunswick Home News and was selected to compose the class poems in both 8th and 12th grade. Her contributions to the Creative Writing group at Paragon Village were warmly applauded.
Above all was her love for the Lord and his church. She was a member of Budd Lake Chapel as well as the Bible study groups at Paragon. Dorothy’s advice when interviewed by Mt. Olive/Hackettstown Life on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration was simply, “Do something you like. Stay faithful, Make friends and keep friends. And be good to your family.” She lived those words.
She is survived by her son David (Ruth), grandchildren Jeffrey Otken, Kara Fink (Ian) and Kirk (Alicia) as well as great-grandchildren Jackie and Ella Otken, Dylan and Kayleigh Fink, Cadence, Cassidy and Elliette Rupprecht and Megan Otken. She was predeceased by her husband Albert, daughter Jean Otken and grandson Edwin Otken.
The viewing will be held at Budd Lake Chapel, 54 Sandshore Road on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:30 am followed by the service at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Budd Lake Chapel.
Funeral arrangments have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
Condolences:
Nephew Bill
#7
November 20th, 2019 10:55 pm
A very loving, loyal and faithful servant of her Lord. Rest In Peace dear Aunt Dot.
Amy and Marvin Sowers
#6
November 18th, 2019 6:47 pm
So sorry for your loss, lifting you all up in prayers. She was a wonderful lady.
Dave and Trudy Yannaccone
#5
November 18th, 2019 6:15 pm
Mrs Dot Rupprecht was a blessing to all who knew her. Her positive attitude was contagious. We are glad to have known her and enjoyed our car ride to the chapel. She loved talking about her family and their accomplisments.
Jeff and Kathleen Climpson
#4
November 18th, 2019 12:55 pm
One hundred years: What a beautiful life lived by a beautiful person! May the Lord comfort you all (as only He can) as you mourn Dot's passing, but may He also help you all to feel the joy of celebration she must feel now in the presence of the Lord. Unfortunately, we will miss the services for Dot, but we want you to know that you, her dear family, are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lise and Mark
#3
November 16th, 2019 6:38 pm
Dot was a shining light for a century, and now she leaves a wonderful legacy in all the people whose lives she enriched - including us. Love to all the Rupprechts.
Brian V Cranmer
#2
November 15th, 2019 7:15 pm
Dot was a grand faithful lady who is now with the Lord, that will be missed by all those she met and touched!
Donna Morris
#1
November 15th, 2019 4:26 pm
Dorothy will be missed but we rejoice that she is now at home with our Lord and Savior. She was a blessing to many and her love for others will always be remembered.
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