Submitted by: Dan Rich

Scott E. Rupchock

Aug. 4, 1961 - June 20, 2003

South Bend Tribune 6/23/2003

Scott E. Rupchock, 41, of Donaldson Street, in Mishawaka, Ind., died in his residence Friday, June 20th. He was born in Barstow, Calif., on Aug. 4, 1961. Scott married Norma Jean Stevens in Mishawaka on Oct. 4, 2001. She survives along with his mother, Wanda Rupchock of Mishawaka; his father, Andrew P. Rupchock of South Bend, Ind. He is also survived by three daughters, Jessica Rupchock of Elkhart, Ind., Michaela Rupchock and Emily Rupchock, both of South Bend; a son, Aaron Rupchock of Mishawaka; a stepdaughter, Katherine Beecher of Mishawaka; a stepson, Christopher Smith of South Bend; and a grandson, Brandon Michael Trigg of Elkhart. Scott is also survived by a sister, Starr Rupchock of Mishawaka; two brothers, Mark Andrew (Donna) Rupchock of Granger, Ind., Dana (Sharon) Rupchock of Camden, S.C.; and three nieces and one nephew. Scott was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bessie & Stanley Lawson; his paternal grandparents, Andrew J. Rupchock and Mary Elizabeth Cobert; and by his son, Bryan Rupchock who died Oct. 23, 2002.

Scott was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He loved computers and music. He was a NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Rusty Wallace. He was very generous with those he loved, he never met a stranger and had many, many friends. Scott loved his family especially his nieces and nephew and his grandson. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 25th from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses.