Paul Gerhardt Ruediger

PAUL GERHARDT RUEDIGER Paul Gerhardt Ruediger, 85, died at home in Rose City, on June 25, 2025. Paul was born to the Reverend Gerhardt and Ida Krenzke Ruediger on February 1, 1940, at Marion Springs. After graduating from Michigan Lutheran Seminary and Concordia College-Seward, Paul taught school for 18 years. After completing studies at Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne, he became a minister, serving congregations in West Branch, St. Helen, Moltke Township, Standish, Glennie and Mio. He married Loetta Mae List on December 26, 1959. Five children were born to them: Timothy (Najoo), Thomas (Leanne), Amy (John Hensel), Anne (1970-1972) and Elizabeth (1979-2019). Thus, eight grandchildren: Erik (Danielle), Cyrus and Jesse; Elise and Luke; Alexander and Eliza; and a great-grandson, Leo. Paul was predeceased by his parents; brother Erich and wife Martha Elenore; sister Louise and husband Woodrow Railling; brother Oswald and wife Martha; Dorothea and husband Victor Spiekerman; brother Marcus and wife Irene; sister Lois and husband Gordon Montie; and brother-in-law Edmund Swanson. His sister, Charlotte Swanson, survives. Paul's body was committed to the earth on June 28 at Lane Heights Cemetery, Lupton. A funeral service was held June 30 at Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn.