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Walter Ruegg Obituary

Ruegg, Walter J. Rev. Mr. Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marie A. Ruegg (nee: Waldbuser). Dear father of Joan (Steven) Gruendler, Walter F. (Lillian), Donald C. (Patricia), James R. (Cheryl) and Michael J. (Christine) Ruegg. Dear grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of 25, great-great-grandfather of 1. Our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, Godfather and friend to many. Services: Deacon Walter will be in state on Wednesday, August 7 at St. Claire of Assisi Church, 15642 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 from 3pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 8, at 10am at St. Claire of Assisi Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bishop McNicholas Fund. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Florissant, MO. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com. A BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West service.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 6, 2013.

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Mary Kay Martz

August 8, 2013

Joanie, your mom and dad were dear friends in Parkside, I am so sorry. Mike contacted me to let me know but I did not know that you had lost your mom until I read the obit. Please accept my condolences for your family. We have good memories. Contact me sometime at marykmartzatt,net. I am so sorry for your loss. Please tell your brothers too.

August 7, 2013

Dad,
You are one of the most wonderful men I know, and I am grateful to have been a part of your life. Thank you for being a “Dad” to me and the best “Grandpa” to our girls. Thank you for everything. All my love and respect, always. Leslie

Your cousin, Mary Jo Chewning-Rico

August 6, 2013

Joanie, so sorry about my uncle Wally.He did my moms eulogy when she passed. Sorry I wont' be there. I love you.

Terry Colwell

August 6, 2013

For a good friend. He will be missed.

Charles Urban

August 6, 2013

My sympathy to the Ruegg Family. Walter was a true friend and fellow parishoner at St. Aloysius church.

susan Gruendler-Siliven

August 6, 2013

To my dearest sisterinlaw Joan, my brother Steven,my neices and nephews and the entire Ruegg family my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours are with you all during this difficult time. I apologize that I will not be able to be there but rest assured I will have you in my thoughts and forever in my heart ! I love you all!

diane bahlinger

August 6, 2013

Joan and family--I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

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