May God bless you and your...
Karen & family,
Your dad e-mailed me about Rick, so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Carol Engen
September 04, 2007 | Gary, MN
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Obituary
Rutz, Richard J. Age 53 of Mound, MN. Rick passed away peacefully on Aug.23, 2007 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Karen and his three beloved sons, Ricky, Tony, and Dan. Rick is further survived by his much loved siblings and their families, Steve and Marie Rutz, Jim and Lynn Rutz, Virginia and John Revak, and Jon Perry; father-in-law, Jody Berg and the Berg family; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends including the Cohen and Sarles families. Rick lived a life full of love and laughter and will be remembered for his fun sense of adventure and his devotion to his family. We will love you forever, Big Guy. Memorial service on Monday evening, August 27, 2007 at 7:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3745 Shoreline Drive,Navarre, MN. Visitation with the family one hour prior to the service at the church
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Guest Book
Hi Rick,
You're on my mind and in my heart - as you have been for a long time. I just happened upon this Guest Book - it's nice to read all the nice things friends, coworkers and relatives are saying about you. All True! As my younger brother you took the brunt of my hormone rages during our pre-teen and teen years. But we did have fun helping you learn to drive; taking you and your buddies places (The Animals, Paul Revere concerts/in their post fame era)and keeping our families close...
Virginia Revak
August 30, 2007 | Plymouth, MN
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Karen, I worked with Rick at Pru and wish to extend my sympathy and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Hold onto all your wonderful memories. Rick was a great co-worker!!
Sandy Henke
August 27, 2007 | Mound, MN
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Karen, Ricky, Tony and Dan,
Want you to know I'm thinking about you and that you are in my prayers. Rick was a great man and his devotion and committment to you all was always so amazingly evident - his pride and love of his family always shined brightly.
Lori Harrison
August 27, 2007 | Green Isle, MN
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My mother and I want to extend our deepest sypmpathy. My mother, Delores,is Ricky's cousin, but it's been years since we've seen him. Sincerely, Delores Merkley(daughter of Minnie Lehrke Rutz) and Valerie Peterson
Valerie Peteron
August 27, 2007 | Belle Plaine, MN
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Karen,
While we have not seen you and your family for years, please know that Sherri and my thoughts are with you and the boys.
As a child and young man I benefitted from Rick and his family's willingness to make me feel a part of their family. I am happy that he was blessed with such a wonderful wife and partner and family.
Michael Leek
August 27, 2007 | New Prague, MN
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Rick always had time for everyone. His patience, his sense of humor, his love for riding motorcycles (when his was running!), his love for his family -- that will all be remembered fondly and greatly missed. Karen, my prayers are with you - I understand what you are going through.
Michelle Letendre
August 27, 2007 | Minnetonka, MN
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Karen, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Celebrate the good times you had together. God Bless!
Laurie Struffert
August 26, 2007 | Becker, MN
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Ricky,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort during this hard time, and find strength in the LORD.
Becky Skillings (Berent)
August 26, 2007 | Sauk Centre, MN
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