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Monte Rugg Obituary
Jan 17, 1939~Jun 25, 2025
St. George, UT-Monte passed peacefully in St. George, Utah, at age 86.
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany and France. Afterward, he built a career in painting- and quietly judged walls everywhere he went. Monte married his soulmate, Diana, and they shared over 40 years of love, laughter, and RV road trips. He golfed at sunrise, bet on everything, and usually won. Known for one-liners and warmth, he made people smile.
Survived by wife Diana; children: Joni (Greg), Cherie (Bryan), Trina (Brian), Cami (Don), Sonya (Kris), Wayne (Cheryl); 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Robins (Jeff). Preceded by son Gary, parents, and two sisters.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 am July 2 at: Memorial Estates 3115 Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT.
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Karen Edson
July 2, 2025
I always enjoyed Monte. I feel bad I have lost track of the Rugg family. "Little Dorothy" I also think of you, and send my condolences. Love Karen Edson. Sissie´s daughter.
Robert L Swenson
June 30, 2025
Great guy, he gave me my first full time job, looks like he got a lot of golf time in, good for him
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