Donna Ruppert was born on March 10, 1928, on the family farm near Garvin, Minnesota to Courtney and Edna Turner Morgan. The family later moved to Garvin where they owned and operated Morgans Café. Donna and her sister, Adeline waited tables for the family business and Donna sold her uncle’s popcorn at Boxcar Days. On June 9, 1945, she and Harlan Ruppert were married at St. Mary’s Church in Tracy, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home in Garvin for two years before moving to Pickstown, SD for Harlan’s job. Over the years Harlan’s work had the family calling Midwest, WY, Lignite, ND, Powell, WY and Dickinson, ND home. In 1983 following retirement they moved to Slayton, MN to be near family. Harlan passed away on July 12, 2008. Donna remained in the home they shared until April 2026 when she moved to Maplewood Court Assisted Living in Fulda, MN. In September 2026 due to failing health Donna moved to Maple Lawn Senior Care. She passed away there on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton. Donna was a gifted cook, seamstress, devoted wife and nurturing mother. She was active in her church and community. Donna enjoyed her many friendships, golfing, fishing, bowling, snowmobiling, and card games with family.
Survivors include her three children and their spouses, Connie and Dale Blom, Dennis and Carol Ruppert, and David and Joy Ruppert, 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great- grandchildren and counting. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Dennis Ruppert, grandson, Daniel Blom, great grandson, Devin Blythe and sister, Adeline Burckhardt Funeral Services were at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton, MN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Peter Schuster officiating. The organist was Judy Andrews. The song leader was Sue Bau. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery in Curriwa, MN.
The family wished to thank Murray County Medical Center, Maples Lawn Senior Care, Hospice of Murray County and member of the community for their care and kindness shown to Donna these past months.
Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. To send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
