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Paul Rutkoske Obituary

Rutkoske, Paul

Paul Nicholas Rutkoske, age 37, died at his home in Appleton, WI on January 23, 2016. Paul is survived by his loving parents, Tim and Ann, sisters Emily (Pierre) and Claire (Jenny), and brother David Rutkoske. Paul was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1978. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1997. He worked at Ameriprise Financial in De Pere, WI.

Paul enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He had a brilliant mind, and his many talents included music and singing, poetry, video and card games, sports, and so much more. He loved the Spurs and was a fierce competitor and a strong ally. He will be missed by many close friends he made during his years in Green Bay and Appleton.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Hyatt Regency, 333 Main Street, Green Bay WI 54301 on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp. N4175 Baycliff Drive, Big Bay, MI 49808. www.baycliff.org Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.wichmannfargo.com

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 27, 2016.

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William Frome

February 1, 2016

Tim,Ann,Family,andFriends. So sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers are with you.

January 30, 2016

You have my sincere condolences - Monica Bartley

Steve & Debbie Przedpelski

January 30, 2016

Dear Tim and Ann,

Please know that you and Emily, Claire and David are in our prayers.

David Schraufnagel

January 29, 2016

Tim, Ann and Family I would like to express my condolences for the loss of your loved one

Roy Kunzer

January 27, 2016

Tim, Ann, and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

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