Philip Ruppe

Philip Edward Ruppe (born September 29, 1926) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979 before running, unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1982.

Philip Edward Ruppe
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 11th district
In office
January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1979
Preceded byRaymond F. Clevenger
Succeeded byRobert W. Davis
Personal details
Born (1926-09-29) September 29, 1926 (age 97)
Laurium, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materCentral Michigan University
University of Michigan
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
RankLieutenant

He is a Korean War veteran, having served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the U.S. House, Ruppe became active in business before running for election, without success, to the 103rd Congress.

Other websites

  • United States Congress. "Philip Ruppe (id: R000512)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • The Political Graveyard