Leon Rutka Obituary
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Tracie Nickoles
June 30, 2017
Love and miss you!! Sending prayers and hugs to all my family!!
Robert and Victoria Neuman
June 29, 2017
Our prayers are with you. May God hold Leo in the palm of His hand. Peace be with you.
sherri bergman
June 28, 2017
Thinking of you at this very sad time,sorry for your loss
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Linda Vanderwal
June 28, 2017
So sorry for your loss Fran, Sue, Leone and Jerry and families. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
ron and charity schmidt
June 28, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lesli Wieczorek
June 28, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodi Tuttle
June 28, 2017
Thought and prayers for all of you during this sad time. May the many years of great memories help comfort you. Sending our love. Jodi, Terri & Jason
Mike Dara
June 28, 2017
Condolences to the family. Worked with Leo at Steelcase.
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