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1936
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2012
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Robert Rujawitz Obituary
Robert Rujawitz, 76, of Belleville, Ill., born Jan. 26, 1936, in Millstadt, Ill., died Friday, April 20, 2012, at his residence.
Mr. Rujawitz was a retired operating engineer, and a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local No. 520. He was a former member of the Anglers Club and the Quail Club in Belleville, Ill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Janet M., nee Grimmer, Rujawitz, whom he married on April 18, 1959, and who died on July 30, 2000; and his parents, Orville and Florence, nee Muskopf, Rujawitz.
Surviving are his three children, Mark (Jane) Rujawitz, Renee (Michael) Roche and Lee Rujawitz, all of Belleville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Erika and Michael Roche and Brina Rujawitz; one sister, Betty (Wayne) Meyer of New Athens, Ill.; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012, at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, from the funeral home for a 10:15 a.m. graveside service at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill. Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rujawitz
The Jude Hopper family.
April 23, 2012
I know he must have been a great man. Because he raised awesome kids. So sorry I missed the funeral. Was in mobile for my cousins wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and him.
Jim and Betty Maasey
April 23, 2012
Jim and I were sad to hear of the death
of your father. We remember the
friendships with all of you and
Tim, Beth and Angela. Please accept
our sincere sympathy.
Betty and Jim Massey
Tim Shannahan
April 23, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Both of your parents were always warm & welcoming to me. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Kathy Bradley
April 23, 2012
Renee and family:
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings,
The Bradleys (Kathy, Lauren and Kristen)
Ken Eichholz
April 22, 2012
Mark, Lee and family, you are in all of our thoughts. We'll raise a toast to our parents at softball on Thursday.
April 21, 2012
You will be missed Uncle Bob. You and Aunt Jan are now together forever in a wonderful place. love Kelly,Brandon,A.J. and Paige
Lisa Luitjohan
April 21, 2012
Rest in peace "Happy"! I know you and your wife are having a wonderful reunion. You will be missed and thought of often.
debbie norbeck
April 21, 2012
Rest in Peace BOB!!! Sure going to miss you!
Sandra Herbert Rohr
April 21, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Bob's passing! I will always remember how he tolerated us when us girls had sleep overs, in our school days!
Catholic & Community Credit Union East Branch
April 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
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