Philip Ruppe
Philip Ruppe | |
|---|---|
Ruppe in 1975 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond F. Clevenger |
| Succeeded by | Bob Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1926 Laurium, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Ann Hammond Boutell
(m. 2000; died 2022) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University University of Michigan |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Philip Edward Ruppe (born September 29, 1926) is an American retired politician from Michigan who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for six terms from 1967 to 1979 before running, unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1982. A member of the Republican Party, he is a Korean War veteran, having served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy. After leaving the U.S. House of Representatives, Ruppe became active in business before running for election, without success, to the 103rd United States Congress.