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Darrell Rukamp Obituary
Darrell W. Rukamp, age 64 of Denmark, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born on June 28, 1961 in Green Bay, WI, son of the late Cletus and Lula Belle “Lou” (De Grave) Rukamp.
On June 28, 2003, he married Garnette Peterson in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Green Bay. WI.
Darrell worked at BelGioioso Cheese in Denmark, WI as a forklift driver until his retirement in 2022. He and Garnette were very involved in the Topless Friends Convertible Club. They also enjoyed their trips to Arizonia and Jamaica.
Darrell is survived by his loving wife, Garnette; his siblings Jean (Randy) Kozlovsky, David (friend Kim) Rukamp, Kelly (Lois) Rukamp; sisters-in-law Marleen Olsen and Emogene (Jerry) Larsen; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded by a brother Dale Rukamp; father and mother-in-law Clarence (Laura) Pautz; two brothers-in and a sister in-law Delmar (Mary Jane) Pautz and Melvin Olsen.
Family and friend may gather on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Road R, Denmark, WI 54208 from 2:00 pm until the time of services at 4:00 pm.
Per Darrell’s request, instead of flowers and plants, memorial can be sent to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 435 Wisconsin Ave., Denmark, WI 54208.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
536 County Road R P.O. Box 655, Denmark, WI 54208
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