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Robert VonRuden Obituary
Born: September 7, 1937 in Madison, WI
Died: September 22, 2023 in Ottawa, IL
Robert VonRuden, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 28, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, at St. Columba Catholic Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Columba Cemetery.
Robert was born September 7, 1937, in Madison, WI, to John "Jack" and Elsie (Heintz) VonRuden. He married Rosemary Damron on March 30, 1965, in Oklahoma. She passed away February 16, 2009.
He served in the United States Army and earned the title as Drill Sergeant. After his time in the service, he worked for Caterpillar in Aurora as a foreman for over 30 years. He was extremely hard working. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, especially to Northern Wisconsin to fish and snowmobile, going to Germany, and spending the winters in Florida. He and Rose loved Disney World and had loads of fun there over the years. He was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime supporter and member of St. Columba Church.
He is survived by his children, Debora (Tim) Hansen and Dennis (Barbara) Damron; his grandchildren, Alexander (Genevieve) Hansen, Christopher (Miriah Cronin) Hansen, and Stephen (Calie) Hansen; his great grandchildren, Caleb Rhoads, Rain Hansen, Harley Hansen, and one on the way; and his sister in law, Jan VonRuden.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 43 years, Rosemary; and his siblings, John (Verna) VonRuden and Duane VonRuden.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Damron, Alexander Hansen, Christopher Hansen, Stephen Hansen; Ryan Mann, and Evan Mann.
Memorials may be directed to St. Columba Church.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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Ed and Dolly Huhn
December 2, 2023
We are so sad to know Bob passed....just found out tonight dec2nd,2023...many prayers and hugs Ed and Dolly Huhn
Mildred Moeller
September 28, 2023
Rip Uncle Bob. I enjoyed his humor over the years. Hehad a good heart. He was no pushover at the same time. May he rest in peace with our Lord.
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
September 26, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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