RUPPEL, Marleen A. (Wilson) 89, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully May 21, 2017 at her daughter's home in Largo, FL. Marleen was born December 8, 1927 in Flint, MI to J.D. and Ethel Wilson.

She graduated from Clio High School in 1946 where she enjoyed playing flute in the marching band. She soon married the love of her life, Clarence Ruppel, in Flint. Marleen and Clarence moved to St. Petersburg in 1957 with their two small children.

She was involved in many local community enrichment organizations, including St. Petersburg Symphony Guild, Science Center Guild, Mound Park, All-Children's and Morton Plant Hospital Guilds, Pasadena Women's Club, Daughters of American Revolution, and the South Pasadena Garden Club. She was active in her children's lives as PTA president, Boy Scout Den mother, Cotillion mom, Exchange Student Home Host, and regularly chaperoned school activities. Marleen was a faithful member of Allendale Methodist Church, then Pasadena Community Church and lastly, Anona United Methodist Church.

In addition to spending precious time with her family, Marleen enjoyed traveling, playing Bridge, Yoga, dancing, sunsets, and time with friends.

Marleen is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers James and Lewis and sister, Onalee Daley.

Marleen is survived by her adoring husband of 69 years, Clarence; children, Teresa "Teri" Ruppel Smith (Frank) and Douglas Ruppel (Lou Ann); sisters, Betty Latimer of Royal Oak, MI, Lucille Gunnels of Millington, MI, Pat Jacobs of Biloxi, MS; and grandchildren, Nicholas Ruppel, Michele Ruppel, Kelsey Smith, and Jordan Smith as well as many loving extended family and friends.

Visitation will be Noon Friday, May 26, with service following at 2 pm at Mohn Funeral Home at 9700 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL. Marleen's family suggests that any desired memorials be given to Suncoast Hospice Foundation (5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, Fl 33760) or Anona United Methodist Church (13233 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Fl  33774), both of which generously provided extraordinary support and love to her and to her family.