Glendale Norman Rupe of Wichita, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home in Wichita, at the age of 92.
He was born on January 31, 1932, in Cañon City, Colo., the son of Rolly and Florence (Lammon) Rupe. He was primarily raised by his mother and stepfather, Erle Ottman in Colorado and later attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri. He then attended Wichita State University where he graduated with a Bachelors in Geology. In February 1954, Glen was united in marriage to Caroline Womer in Wichita. They made their home in Wichita and later Oklahoma where Glen attended the University of Oklahoma for Petroleum Engineering. He started his business working in Midland, Texas doing oil and gas exploration. They lived all around Texas and returned to Wichita in the late 50s. To this union, three children were born. Caroline preceded him in death in 2011.
