Ralph Rutz

Ralph Rutz

Ralph Rutz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2007.
Ralph Theodore Rutz Munster Ralph Theodore Rutz, age 82, of Munster, IN, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dolores; three daughters: Sharon (Stephen) Wesbrook, Debbie Bennett and Gayle Stevens; six grandchildren: Tiffany and Kara Stevens, Catherine, Douglas and Christine Wesbrook and Suzanne Heller; sisters: Evelyn Schmidt and Verna Biederstadt; sisters-in-law: Mildred Rutz and Joan Nitz; brother-in-law, Donald (Marilyn) Nitz; several nieces and nephews; and his loving canine companion "Cody Boy". He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold. Ralph was a WWII Army Air Corps Radio Operator and was retired from Inland Steel Co. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Calumet Area or St. Jude Research Hospital in his memory. Burns-Kish Funeral Home, Munster, IN in charge of arrangements.

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April 3, 2007

PROMPT AMBULANCE posted to the memorial.

April 2, 2007

John Estrada posted to the memorial.

April 2, 2007

Gerry Rutz posted to the memorial.

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PROMPT AMBULANCE

April 3, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

John Estrada

April 2, 2007

My deepest sympathies are with your families.

Sincerely-
John L. Estrada

Gerry Rutz

April 2, 2007

Dear Delores, Sharon, Debbie and Gayle,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathy and thoughts are with you. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Larry and

Gary Mills

April 2, 2007

Delores and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Ralph was a loving husband and father. and a fun person to be around. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Love,

Rosemary Blohm

April 2, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan Derrow

April 2, 2007

My deepest sympathy upon your loss.

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