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for James Rueger
Bev and Larry Beam
April 22, 2005
Kathi and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I first met Jim when he was commander of the Marysville unit and worked with him until I retired. He was a dedicated military man who always made time for his family. He did a lot for the Kansas National Guard for which we will forever be indebted. The medical battles in his later life was a testimony to his perseverance and drive. May God be with you and your family.
Vandi & Dewey Craig
April 21, 2005
Kathy, Our thoughts are with you. Warm Hugs, Vandi & Dewey
Cathy Filby
April 21, 2005
Kathy
So sorry to hear about Jim, I remember your barn as being a landmark going to Grandma and Grandpa Handley's House, Keep Smiling That is what Jim always said to me when I babysat of you. He would want all of you to keep smiling and remember the good memories. God Bless all of you.I will say a special prayer for all of you today.
Cathy Filby (Anderson) (Ivan Earl Handley JR. daughter, your ex babysitter)
Betsy & Larry Koontz
April 21, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss. Gen. Rueger will always be remembered in Pratt and by us for his assistance in getting our new ball complex started. Whenever we visit the complex we will think of him and his generosity in helping the City of Pratt. He was a good man.
Kathy Love
April 20, 2005
Kathie, John and Jenn
I am so sorry for your loss. Gen Jim will be missed by many. I have such fond memories of the softball games etc.. that we all shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Rachel & Khris Thexton
April 20, 2005
Kathy, Jenn, John & Family
So very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Just wanted you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was a great man and I am glad to have had the opportunity to know him while growing up in Beattie. Rachel & Khris
Jim Alber
April 20, 2005
I served under Gen Rueger after returning from Desert Storm. He was a frequent visitor at Forbes and was well thought of. My best wishes to the family.
RHONDA VOLLE-WASSENBERG
April 20, 2005
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S DEATH AND WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME
Gretchen Foust
April 20, 2005
Kathie, Jenn, and John~
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this great time of loss. Your husband and father was an incredible man! God Bless You!
Gina Cash
April 20, 2005
Kathie and family,
I am deeply saddened by Jim's death. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God bless you and comfort you.
Linda Tiers
April 20, 2005
Kathie, John & Jenn....sadness fills my heart thinking of the difficult time you're all going through in missing your dear husband and dad. Please know that your friends are thinking of you now and will be there for you in the days to come. You all should be very proud of the wonderful man he was....because he was so proud of you.
Wanda Ryan
April 20, 2005
Kathie Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What great memories we have of the days of playing ball and the great fellowship we all had. All our love John and Wanda Ryan
Karly and Dayne Herren
April 19, 2005
Jenn and Family-
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rod Moyer
April 19, 2005
Kathie
I was saddened upon hearing the news about General Rueger. There was no finer man or officer that I have ever served under. It was an honor to work for him and a pleasure to know you and the family. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the services but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
SSG Rod Moyer
Iraq
Sgt, Connie Bailey
April 19, 2005
Sorry to hear about your loss. Maj.Gen.Rueger was the best leader that the KSARNGUS ever had and I was proud to serve under him from 27 Aug 1980 til he retired in 1999. He was a leader for his soldiers and not just use his position to push them around. I'm going to miss his friendly face.
See you in Heaven, Sir!
SGT. Connie Bailey
April 19, 2005
Sorry to hear about the loss of a great leader. I was proud to have served under Maj.Gen.Rueger for most of my career. I will definitely miss him, because he was a leader for his soldiers, not just his position. See you in Heaven, Sir!
SGT. CONNIE A. BAILEY
KANSAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD-IRR
Barbara and Dennis Hutchinson
April 19, 2005
We are so sorry to learn of Jim's passing away. When we lived in Marysville years ago, I always enjoyed seeing you at school and community functions. Then when Dennis and I were married I was surprised to find out that Dennis had sold you a generator. (also that Denise had worked for Jim) It is a sad thing when cancer takes so many good people! God Bless you and your family. BARBARA AND DENNIS HUTCHINSON
Brad & Michele Mettner
April 19, 2005
Dear Jenn and family, Your father made a remarkable impression and impact on everyone who came into contact with him. He contributed so much not only to The Guard but to all who had the priviledge of knowing him personally. We're so sorry for your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Sincerely, B,M,P,C Mettner
Jackie Lakin
April 19, 2005
For several years, I worked with Jim's son John. It was great to share stories about his dad. We didn't talk about him in terms of being the general. We shared stories of Beattie, the little town where his family had lived for generations. At a picnic, I finally met Jim Rueger who shared stories of my aunts and uncles who went to school with him in Beattie. They were cousins so he knew all about them. He told me about my favorite uncle who died when he was twenty-one, how he was a wild and crazy kinda of guy. Later, we'd meet in a grocery story, and I'd tell him this aunt was sick or this uncle had died up in Lincoln at the hospital. He knew his family and friends from Beattie. Now it seems fitting that he's going the be buried among all folks that were a part of his life.
Brig. Gen. (Ret) Robert Dutko
April 19, 2005
Dear Mrs. Rueger
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your husband. I had the pleasure of serving with the General on the NGAUS Board of Directors. He was a wonderful friend and a great American. The contribution he made to the NGAUS made it a better organization. May his soul rest in peace.
Brig. Gen. (Ret) Robert S. Dutko, Sr.
Major Jerry D. & Mary CLARY
April 19, 2005
He was a great soldier, Father and man who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
Denise Ash and Family
April 19, 2005
Jenn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ted, Denise, Brett and Tarryn
Dawn Downey
April 19, 2005
Kat...what a tremendous ride for the past 15 years! The only thing I would change is the pain and suffering Jim went through, but we know he's probably hitting golf balls right about now. You know I'll always be right here and how very much I love you..until we have another Ethel and Lucy adventure...Dawn
CSM(Ret) Bud & Judy Smith
April 19, 2005
Today I have lost a very special friend who I will always remember. General Rueger will be remembered as a leader with a big heart and a deep concern for soldiers. Our prayers are with Kathy and family during this time.
Howard Neff
April 19, 2005
Kathy--Just a short note to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Howard Neff, Alma.
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