David T. Rupp, age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 20, 2022. He was the Husband of Kaitlyn (Spoo) Rupp of East Petersburg. Born in West Reading, he was the son of Gale (Wunsch) Rupp, of Port Richey FL and Thomas D. and Amy (Sherk) Rupp, of Denver PA.

Surviving besides his wife and parents are his siblings Samantha Rupp and Kyle Rupp of Denver PA, in laws, David and Jodie Spoo, Nathan Spoo, Tara Gable, and Jessica Bitts. David had a niece, Melanie, and nephew, Jonah, who loved him so very much. He also has a large loving family of Grandparents by marriage, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins who will all miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his Paternal and Maternal Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles.

He graduated from Holy Name Catholic High School, and the completed his associates degree at the PA Institute of Culinary Arts.

David spent his working years as a Chef who was very passionate about his industry. He ran numerous restaurants in both Berks and Lancaster Counties. He also was a chef instructor at YTI, Lancaster campus. David touched the lives of many of his students and he loved helping to mold them into great chefs. His current job was a Chef Manager for Eurest at Johnson and Johnson in Lititz, PA. Cooking was a great joy for David even if it was just at home or for a family gathering.

David enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Lebanon County Police Combat Pistol Club and doing multiple shooting competitions. He loved going for hikes with his wife and dogs, Cammi and Cooper, and spending lots of time outside, particularly at any beach in Florida. His pets meant the world to him, which also include his cats, Coby and Carma and Tortoise, Wilson.

David had a heart of gold, and he was good to everyone. David had a great smile, and he was very comical, having the worst humor at the best time.

Donations can be made in David's name to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at cholangiocarcinoma.org as a reminder that nobody fights alone!

The family thanks the Staff of the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center and the Staff on 8 Lime at LGH for taking such good care of David and loving him like their own.

David's family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 PM, following by a Memorial Service at 3:30 PM, on Saturday, May 28th at 3:30 PM, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.