Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Hobart, Indiana
Oct 29, 1937 – Dec 2, 2025
Kathleen “Kay” Rae Ruchti (née Gallagher), a life-long resident of Hobart, IN, died on December 2, 2025, at the age of 88.
Kay is survived by her loving husband, Frederick “Fritz” L. Ruchti, III; daughter Becky (Chip) Ruchti-Greenberg; grandchildren Kay (Justin) Tennison,...
Read MoreCondolences to Fritz and family from our hearts to yours. Many memories held of our journey together in High School. Kay and I would challenge each other for 1st chair in Band with her beating me out more often than not. Will miss those days but the memories will always be there. R.I.P. my Friend.
Jack & Marilyn Kuckuck
December 10, 2025 | Hobart High School, IN | Classmate
Fritz, Becky and the whole family we send our condolence . My dad Robert and my uncle Ernie were cousins to Kay. She was a very special person. Sunday we will light a candle and say a prayer for her. She was one of the best for sure. Dan & Patty Gile South Carolina
Dan & Patty Gile
December 10, 2025 | Family
I have many wonderful memories of Kay. My first memory was as my babysitter. My second memory is her working at Stommel’s and always helping me find something cute. I know I’m just another old person with so many memories, but she is definitely part of them. I hope our journey to the next adventure includes meeting up with those we held dear.
My sympathy to the family for the loss of someone that you must have loved immensely.
Judi Parks
December 09, 2025 | Elgin, IL | Friend