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Donald Ruehlow Obituary

Of Pewaukee. Born to Eternal Life Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the age of 75 years. Loving father of Cheryl Ruehlow of Waukesha, Ronald Ruehlow of Pewaukee, Russ (Debbie) Ruehlow of Oconomowoc, Sue Jensen of Boise, Idaho and Sandy (Barry) Heinzelman of Pewaukee. Proud grandfather of Josh, Jordan, Eric, Andy and Raechel Ruehlow, Ross Klein, Carey and Michael Jensen, Jennifer, Jessica and Donald Heinzelman. Fond brother of Kenneth (Karen) Ruehlow of Oconomowoc and Audrey (Elroy) Maasch of Watertown. Dear brother-in-law of Kathy Ruehlow of Oconomowoc. Preceding in death were his loving wife, Judith (nee Lanting), parents, Carl and Esther (nee Damrow) and brother, Gerald. Donald was an active member of Pewaukee Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9537. Funeral Services 6:00 PM Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Funeral Home, Pastor Sandy Chrostowski officiating. Visitation 4:00 PM until time of Service at the Funeral Home. Interment 11:00 AM Thursday at Glenview Memorial Gardens, Town of Ixonia. Please meet at cemetery.

Yonke & Son Funeral Home

205 Prospect Ave. Pewaukee

(262)691-1900

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 20, 2005.

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Tom Lemmer

September 20, 2005

Don was an excellent dedicated comrade, deepest of sympathy to his family. Tom Lemmer and Joann Winzenried.

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