Gary Lewis Ruegsegger
Gary Lewis Ruegsegger
Obituary
Guest Book
Gary Ruegsegger Obituary
Williamsburg- Gary Lewis Ruegsegger was born October 28, 1950, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Ivan Duane and Marie Jean (Meyer) Ruegsegger. He attended Pilot Grove Country School, West of Williamsburg. He worked with REA in Conroy for many years. Gary attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg and participated in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed tractors, reading, writing in a daily journal and anything pink. Gary died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo, at the age of 75 years.
He is survived by his siblings SA Ricci Utley of Cedar Rapids, Ivan Ruegsegger of Atkins, Bryan Ruegsegger of North English, Brent Ruegsegger of Iowa City, and Karla (James) Bryant of Amana; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents and a brother Alan Caise.
Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Burial will follow at the Champion Hill Cemetery, near North English. Visitation will be on Friday, from 10:00 am until service time. Memorials may be given to the Williamsburg Library. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
407 North Highland St. PO Box 269, Williamsburg, IA 52361
People and places connected with Gary
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Ruegsegger
Make a Donation
in Gary Ruegsegger's name
How to support Gary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Ruegsegger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
