Tracy Allen Rupert, age 42, of Troy, Ohio died at his residence on Sunday, July 6, 2008 after a sudden illness. He was born March 5, 1966 to the parents, Kenneth and Opal Warren Rupert. Survivors include his father Kenneth, step-mother, Mary Ann Holland Rupert; brothers Tim, Tom and Terry Rupert all of Troy, Ohio. Tracy was a 1984 graduate of Miami East High School. Funeral Services will be 10:00AM Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with Pastor Michael Calhoun officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Vandalia, Ohio. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8PM at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203.