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Former Nebraska senator Lee Rupp, 87, died; honored for conservation, agriculture, and public service.
Lee Rupp, a former Nebraska state senator who served District 22 from 1982 to 1989 and previously worked with Nebraska Game and Parks, has died at age 87 in Columbus.
He later led government relations for the University of Nebraska.
A veteran and volunteer firefighter, Rupp championed outdoor conservation and agriculture, notably advancing elk hunting in Nebraska.
Governor Jim Pillen honored him as a key mentor and supporter, praising his lifelong dedication to the state’s natural resources and public service.
A wildlife area was named in his honor in 2021.
His passing was announced on September 23, 2025, with no cause of death disclosed.
El ex senador de Nebraska Lee Rupp, de 87 años, murió; honrado por la conservación, la agricultura, y el servicio público.