James Jude Rouprich, age 86, passed away on Thurs., Mar. 12, 2026, in Daphne, Alabama. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
James was born on Apr. 14, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Ouida and Ashland Rouprich. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Jackie and his beloved wife, JoAnn, whom he had longed to join again.
He is survived by his daughter, Rachael (Mark) Schuler of Charlotte, North Carolina; his son, Randall Rouprich and former daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Rouprich of Greenville, South Carolina; and his two granddaughters, Sara and Lauren Schuler of Chicago.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army and later in the Air National Guard Reserves, reflecting his lifelong sense of duty and patriotism. After serving in the Army, James built a successful career in the electrical industry, working for Cutler Hammer and later General Electric. His jobs took him from New Orleans to Little Rock, Arkansas, Bloomington, Illinois, Greenville, South Carolina, Birmingham, Alabama and eventually Daphne, Alabama, where he resided for the last 28 years.
James built lasting friendships in all these locations but most notably in New Orleans as a founding member of the Lucky 13 Club and in Daphne as a proud member of the Shadow Barons.
A funeral mass is scheduled for Mon., Mar. 23, 2026, at 11 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 711 College Avenue in Daphne, Alabama. Visitation will be from 10 AM-10:45 AM at the Immaculata Center, 1601 Main Street, Daphne, Alabama. He will be interred at Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project. Hughes Funeral Home in Daphne is assisting the family. Online condolences for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com.
