ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: RUPP, LINDA KNAPP Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Saturday, September 21, 2013 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= RUPP, LINDA KNAPP (March 28, 1944 - September 21, 2013) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2013/st1309.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Linda Madeline Knapp Rupp passed away Saturday, September 21st, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Covington, LA. Age 69, Linda was born in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Roy Lee and Helen Ainsworth Knapp. Proceeded in death by her husband of almost 44 years, Captain Robert J. “Pat” Rupp. She is survived by four daughters: Leesa R. Rupp, Teresa M. Rupp, Terri L. Viola (Dale) and Angela Rupp Harris (David); two sons, Clifford “Dave” Ott III (Fayla) and Patrick A. Rupp (Michelle); 17 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren and sister, Gayle Patrick “Pat” Knapp. She was preceded in death by siblings, Carol White, Glen “Buster” Knapp and sons-in-law, Joseph O. Manuel, Jr. and Ed Jenkins. In addition to being a mother of six children, Linda was a talented seamstress, stained and beveled glass artisan, as well as an artist. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Covington. Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will take place following a memorial service at First Baptist Church of Covington, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, Sept. 23rd at 12:00 noon. Visitation for family and friends begins at 11:00 am, both AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to First Baptist Church ===================