Jacob Tyler Ruprecht, 31,  passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023 in his home in Melbourne, Florida. Jacob was born to Todd and Julie Ruprecht in Baltimore, Maryland on October 8, 1991.

Jake had a wonderful childhood in Hampstead and Manchester, Maryland. He was an active member in the Gunpowder and High Ridge 4-H clubs.  Jake was the Maryland Arabian Horse Association Jr. Performance Horse Champion 2 years in a row.  Jacob never met anyone that wasn't an instant friend.  After the Navy, Jacob was employed with the Koons Automotive Group, then moved to Florida, where he enjoyed camping, golf, gaming, fishing and riding his motorcycle.  He was an Eighties music aficionado. Most recently, Jake was employed at Live Free Armory in Melbourne, Florida.

Jacob is survived by his partner Cody Pate, mother Julie Ruprecht, Geet Garg, father Todd Ruprecht, stepmother Laura Ruprecht, and grandparents Harold and Dolores Ruprecht. He was predeceased by his sister Kristin Nicole, aunt Melissa Claar, cousin Jordan Claar, grandmother Joan Skeens, and his Nanny and Poppy Leona and Dave Farrow.

There will be a private viewing followed by cremation.

Memorial Services will be planned at a later date for both Florida and Maryland.

Donations in his memory can be made to Tunnels to Towers at dogood.t2t.org or the 4H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County at TRP4H.org.