Rygh E. Fortkamp
2000 - 2023
Rygh E. Fortkamp
2000 - 2023
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BORN
2000
DIED
2023
Rygh Fortkamp Obituary
Rygh E. Fortkamp, age 23 of Minster, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home in Minster. He was born on February 10, 2000 to Edward Fortkamp & Melissa Buening. His mother survives with her husband William Roche in Greenville and his father and his wife April survive in New Weston. He is also survived by his sister Cheyanne Fortkamp and brother William “Liam” Roche, grandparents: Gary & Juanita Buening, Cassella and Eugene & Grace Fortkamp, Rossburg and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his aunt Christine Moorman. Rygh was a veteran of the US Navy, and worked at Machine Concepts, Minster. He loved fishing, hunting, horseback riding and anything to do with the outdoors. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, Ohio. Burial with full Military Honors to follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry on Friday, March 31, from 3 to 8 PM and from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Warriors Suicide Prevention Foundation www.wspfoundation.org. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com
Blaine Beckwith
April 4, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy & Gene Subler
April 2, 2023
Always with a smile like his Dad, a twinkle in his eye, like Grandma Grace - now Rygh is in the arms of His Savior. Our sincere, heartfelt sympathies to all family & friends. ❤
ANGELA & LOU GREGORY
April 1, 2023
Our prayers and condolences to the Fortkamp family for your loss. No words can describe the loss of a child. May he rest in peace.
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Doris Goubeaux
March 30, 2023
My deepest sympathies to Melissa, Juanita, Gary and the entire family. So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Cliff and Connie (Saintignon) Rempfer
March 30, 2023
Ed
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Cherish the memories and lean on family and friends to get through this difficult time!
Edwin Velazquez
March 30, 2023
He was an amazing shipmate. Missing and remembering him dearly. My condolences to his family
Forever my brother . #397. Rest Easy. ~ Rattler
Zyron Rattler
March 30, 2023
You were absolutely loved. Thank you for always being you. My condolences to the family and friends.
sister in Christ
March 29, 2023
I wish I could have met you, but am convinced one day I will. I have heard of so much love, light, and joy you brought into the world through your family. You are so loved. May the perpetual light now shine on you Rygh Fortkamp and grant you peace.
Mindi Roche
March 28, 2023
You are all in my prayers, thoughts and heart!!! I love you all so much!! My heart is just so broken!! Rip Rygh!! Love Aunt Mindi
Jan Brewer-Sawa
March 28, 2023
Melissa....
I know this is excruciating for you, and you are so overwhelmed by all of this. Soon you will be able to rest and I hope you do...and know that as extended family we are all here to support you and love you! I am so sorry you have lost this beautiful soul.
Tristan Woodside
March 25, 2023
I still have your baseball glove, I'll cherish it brother.
John Glenn
March 25, 2023
The Good Lord Jesus knows and loves each one of us. May he comfort you in these painful and difficult days, and bring you along the path of healing. Commit every question to him, who alone knows the secrets of the heart. Our prayers are with you all. Love, John and Sharon Glenn , and all the folks at Emmaus, New Testament Church.
March 24, 2023
I remember us eating Gelatos and walking around Trieste Italy. That was the last we spent time together. I'm so sorry man. I wish I would have cherrished those hours with you a bit more and maybe reached out a little further. I love you brother. I should have said it sooner.
Sam Thobe
March 24, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Logan MayMay
March 24, 2023
I remember you and Matt attached at the hip. Where you went he went. I clearly remember at this point 6 years back when we made the trip for your weightlifting competition. Matt placed higher, but you didn’t care. You were so proud of him. That’s who you’ve always been, everyones biggest supporter. And your smile, always been soo contagious. We will miss that smile.
Danny & Andréa Lawson
March 23, 2023
We were only privileged to be around Rygh a few times but I will never forget the light that he had about him. He was truly one of the most respectful, intelligent, and sweetest boys I had ever met in my life. Danny and I will never forget the night he gave up his room for us to stay in. I was impressed by him the first time I ever met him. The world has lost a bright light losing him for sure.
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Sending all our love and Christ's comfort to you!
Craig & Valerie Smith
March 23, 2023
Always looked forward to his sweet smile and easy laugh. What a joy he was to his family, thoughtful and considerate always willing to help. He will be greatly missed. We are so sorry and our hearts go out to the family. We love you all.
Britney Winings (Thornburg)
March 23, 2023
Hearing about Rygh’s passing makes me sad. I’m so sorry for your loss. I went to freshman homecoming with Rygh and we dated for a little bit. He was always the life of the party and easy going. I remember during art class senior year he was painting his clay sculpture and spilled glaze all over himself, it was so funny. Rygh always liked to joke around and could make you laugh. RIP Rygh, you will be missed.
Adam Kaczmarek
March 23, 2023
I had the absolute privilege to have Rygh as one of my sailors. He was hard working, always smiled and never scared to take on a new task. One of the most respectful young men I have ever served with, I even met his mom at one point and I can see why he was so great. My heart goes out to the entire family.
Carla Burke
March 23, 2023
we are we are so sorry for your loss we loved him like a son we love you Rygh
James Reynolds
March 23, 2023
I am SO very sorry for your families loss. No words can take away the pain and frustration,but I wanted to let you know that my ministry team prayed for peace and understanding for your family today.
Please read Romans 8:38.
It covers EVERYTHING.
Soni Smith
March 23, 2023
Ed
I am so sorry to hear of Rygh’s passing. He was a good kid. My heart goes out your family. Hugs and prayers. So sorry Soni Smith
Mary Moore
March 23, 2023
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of Rygh’s passing. May God hold rah family member in his arms to help them through their grieving. We met this young man when he was in-grade school . We were visiting his Buening Grand parents and played cards with him. We are sending our sincerest condolences to all his family. His Grandma Juanita would alway keep us updated as he grew up. Hugs & love.
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