Ralph Louis Dupps, 90, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Saturday December 1, 2007.
A native of Louisville, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Holland Dupps in 1977. He was retired President of George A. Dickel Distilling Co. and served as a pilot in World War II. He graduated from Male High School and Speed Scientific School of Engineering, University of Louisville, where he lettered in football and track. Ralph was past president of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and former director of St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, The Pendennis Club, Owl Creek Country Club, and the University of Louisville "L" Club.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Martha Hayes Dupps. Sons, Ralph L. Dupps Jr. (Ellen); of Hilton Head Island, S.C. Kirk Dupps (Cynthia) of Eureka Springs, Ark. Daughter, Ann Dupps Kegley (Michael). Also survived by Martha's children, Bruce Madison (Linda), Doug Madison (Stephanie), Nancy Madison Harrison (Hugh) of Richmond, Va. 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 11:00 a.m Tuesday at Second Presbyterian Church 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, Louisville, Ky. Private burial Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Funeral director: Pearson's 149 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville.
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