Philip Edward Ruppe | |
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![]() 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 | Laurium, Michigan, U.S. | September 29, 1926
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Central Michigan University University of Michigan |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Philip Edward Ruppe (born September 29, 1926) is an American retired politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. 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. He is a Korean War veteran, having served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy. After leaving the U.S. House, Ruppe became active in business before running for election, without success, to the 103rd Congress.