Richard Jacob Ruettgers

On October 15, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary Fassbinder at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos. She survives of the home.

Dick worked as an Operations Manager for Three Rivers Electric for 33 years before retiring.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, Loose Creek Community Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2693 and Sons of the Legion.

Dick enjoyed camping at Bennett Springs, going to deer camp, tailgating at football games, raising steers and butchering and keeping everything neat on the farm. When he was able, Dick would use his tractor to clear the snow at the church and cemetery for funerals in Loose Creek. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his spouse of 59 years, Dick is survived by: one son, Darryl Ruettgers and his wife Dianne of Toas; two daughters, Denise Wolfe and her husband Rick of Loose Creek and Donna Klott and her husband Danny of Krakow; two sisters, Marilyn Kelsey of Liberty and Kathy Dudenhoeffer and her husband Ralk of Linn; seven grandchildren, Bradley (Danielle) Wolfe, Brandon (Nicole) Wolfe, Breann Wolfe, Jamie (Joe) Schwob, Todd (Chessa) Reuttgers, Jeffrey (Erin) Klott and Jodi Klott (finance Dylan Bielicke); eight great-grandchildren, Mason, Camden, and Korbin Wolfe, August, Colten and Elizabeth Schwob, and Jane and Mark Klott; a brother in law, Kenny Schrieman of Linn; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by three sisters; Betty Schrieman, Gerry Kresl and an infant sister, Anna, and two brothers-in-law, Joe Kresl and Louis Kelsey.