Shane Rupp

Shane Frederick Rupp passed through the pearly gates of Heaven early Saturday November 6, 2021, at his home in Genoa.

Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Genoa. Visitation is Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Military Honors by the American Legion Swanson Post 322 Honor Guard will be held at the church. Private family interment will take place in Gruetli Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the development of the green space in Genoa.

Shane Frederick Rupp rushed into this world 10 minutes behind his twin sister, Sherry. They were born to their parents Carl (Shoddy) and Mae (Skoog) Rupp. Shane attended country school and graduated from Genoa High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, Shane enlisted in the Navy and proudly served on the carrier, USS MC KEAN, before getting discharged in 1970. After arriving home, Shane bought a 1969 Chevelle Super Sport. A week later, he was involved in a horrific accident, cutting his jugular vein and esophagus. He survived this, thanks to State Trooper Sgt. Don Morris. He was Shane's angel that day. After recuperating, he worked a short time at Gerholds in Columbus and later started working for the Union Pacific Railroad. Shane began working as a section laborer and many miles of track later, he retired with 35 years, operating a regulator. Shane would plant the best gardens and keep his yard mowed and manicured, like no other. He loved to can his garden produce with his pressure cookers. He crocheted afghans and he tried to keep track of how many he made. On June 25, 2005 Shane and Mary Lou Rea (Ziemba) were united in marriage at a little country church, Gruetli Church. In 2009, they moved to Genoa and purchased the Redwood Motel. Shane was a faithful member of Twin River Methodist Church, ringing the bell, lighting the candles, always ready to help whenever needed. He was also a member of the American Legion, Alcoholic Anonymous, and as a young lad, Cub Scouts. About 6 years ago, Shane was diagnosed with COPD. Over time, the disease progressed, making it hard for him to do the things he enjoyed outside, like gardening and mowing. Then this past April, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma. Shane had 2 children from a previous marriage to Connie Coon in 1971. He lost his beloved Betty Rupp (Schroeder) to a heart attack.

Shane is survived by:
His wife: Mary Lou of Genoa
Son: Shannon of Lincoln
Stepsons: John Rea (Katie) Council Bluffs, Iowa
Bryan Rea fiancee (Maggie Gatewood) Omaha
Sister: Carlene Christensen of St. Edward
Twin Sister: Sherry Borer of Fullerton
Grandchildren: Christian Rupp, Abbey Rupp, Charlie Isabelle Rea
Our shih tzu Harry Jo
Julie Gettman

He was preceded in death by:
His parents
Sister: Cindy Rupp
Daughter: Crystal Ann Rupp
Late wife: Betty Rupp
little shih tzu, JoJo