Philip Ruppe: key obituary facts
Is Philip Ruppe dead? Yes. Philip Ruppe died on August 1, 2026, at age 99.
Cause of death: Philip Ruppe's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Philip Ruppe known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Philip Ruppe
Born: 29 September 1926.
Place of birth: Laurium.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Central Michigan University, University of Michigan, Yale University.
Spouse: Loret Miller Ruppe.
Also known as: Philip Edward Ruppe.
Philip Ruppe, an American politician who represented Michigan in the U.S.
House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979, died on August 1, 2026, aged 99. Born Philip Edward Ruppe in Laurium, Michigan, he served six terms in Congress as a Republican after training at Central Michigan University, the University of Michigan and Yale University.
A Korean War veteran and lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, he later moved into business after leaving the House and later sought a return to federal office, including an unsuccessful Senate bid in 1982.