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Byron Ruiter Obituary
Byron Douglas "Barney" Ruiter
July 18, 2022
FOREST CITY-Byron Douglas "Barney" Ruiter, 72 of Forest City, IA, and currently serving as Mayor, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church, 906 West O St., Forest City, with Father Andrew Marr officiating.
A public visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City. A rosary service will be held at 3:30 P.M. at the church on Friday and a Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8:00 P.M. at the church.
Burial of cremains will be held in St. James Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors will be performed by the Forest City American Legion Post #121.
Schott Funeral Homes of Forest City in charge of arrangements.
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Suzanne Mccolloch
July 27, 2022
Barney was one of a kind. A gentle giant and gave so much to the community. He will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to you Barb, jack and family!
Jeremy korte
July 19, 2022
I am one of your son Charlie ruiters classmates , my memories of Barney, mayor was good he did a lot to serve our community many years and was always smiling may his many years of service live on forever he invisioned many updates thank u barb and family for a truly amazing man, may God be with u always
Vince Beach
July 18, 2022
I am terribly sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences. Barney has been one of the great people!
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