Jon Ruopsa

October 6, 2012

Jon Arthur Ruopsa, age 61, of Mesa, Arizona and Darwin, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Saint Cloud Hospital. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Dassel Historical Center community room. The Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel is in charge of the memorial arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Canine Companions for Independence at P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446. Jon Arthur Ruopsa, the son of Ralph and Elaine (Anderson) Ruopsa was born on April 18, 1951, in Litchfield, Minnesota. He grew up in the Cokato area and graduated from Cokato High School in 1969, he then attended Willmar Vo-Tech, graduating in 1971. Jon was united in marriage to Diane Amundson and together they made their home in Mesa, Arizona. Jon was employed as a Mechanical Engineer for Boeing Aircraft in Mesa, Arizona for 22 years. He loved to pilot his own plane, fishing, water sports, and had recently purchased a kayak which he had enjoyed over the summer. In Arizona Jon helped many people as a handyman and did home projects large and small. He enjoyed spending time on the computer and keeping in touch with family and friends. He also would take time to go to Mystic Lake Casino and challenge lady luck. Jon is survived by his wife, Diane Ruopsa of Arizona, brother, Ryan Ruopsa of Dassel, Skylar (his beagle mix dog), niece Erin (Eric) Fauzie, great nephew, Oliver Fauzie, nephew, Kyle (Kristen) Ruopsa, great niece Hailey and great nephew Levi, and several aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.