Brogan Kade Ruppert, 11, of Mechanicsville, MD died March 4, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 5, 2000 in La Plata, MD, he is the son of Kobey Shane Ruppert and Melinda (Cooke) Ruppert.

Brogan attended Mechanicsville Elementary School and was currently a sixth grade student at Margaret Brent Middle School. He was a creative, inquisitive and mischievous young man. He was truly wise beyond his years. Brogan enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked. He was always using the internet to research information and find the latest "deal" on e-bay. He loved visiting antique shops, the farmer's market and finding treasures. He always found four-leaf clovers. Brogan also enjoyed playing video games, spending time with his dog, Cooper, and creating origami masterpieces. Brogan was strong in his faith and he loved worshiping the Lord at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Leonardtown. He had extraordinary compassion for those less fortunate as well as fellow cancer warriors.

In addition to his parents, Brogan is survived by his brother, Keilan Chayce Ruppert. He is also survived by his grandparents, John and Elizabeth Sammons of Frankfort, KY; Donald and Catherine Cooke of Mechanicsville, MD; and James and Sandra Ruppert of Catonsville, MD.

Family will receive friends for Brogan's Life Celebration on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at First Saints Community Church, St. Paul's Campus, 25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD. Funeral Services will be celebrated by Pastor John Wunderlich on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at First Saints Community Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kelly Ruppert, Rob Young, Trevor Young, Doug Townshend, Craig Risor and Bob Seeger. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Devin Absher and Natalie Genton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Love You More, a Sydney Ives Foundation, 1615 Greenmount Street, Rockford, IL 61107; The Cure Starts Now, 10280 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215; and Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.