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Joseph Ruzicka Obituary
Ruzicka, Joseph L., Jr.
74, April 25, 2023. Dear father of Joseph L. Ruzicka III (Anna Sulzbach) and Mary Rose Hagl (John), grandfather of Hailey, Kaylee, Cruz. Dear brother of Chris Kohlberg (Joe), Barb Duchek (John), Steve, Ellie Hill (Bill), Dave (Karen), John (Jeanne), Theresa Alexander (Craig), Mike (Connie). Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Per his wishes, no services.
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for Joseph Ruzicka
MaryRose Hagl
May 6, 2023
Miss you my Daddy!
Love your gal always and forever!
#1 daughter
Margie Olds
May 3, 2023
Barb and family, I was so sad to hear of Joe´s passing. Keeping all of the Ruzicka family in my thoughts and prayers.
John Rossfeld
May 2, 2023
To my best friend always. And although we´ve been apart for many years, I know when I see you again in heaven, it will be just like old times. I´ll keep praying for you always, buddy. John Rossfeld
Gary Smith
May 2, 2023
My Sincerest condolences from a fellow classmate of SM Class of 67. You family will be in my prayers for peace and strength.
Rick Dulle
May 2, 2023
Deepest condolences to the Ruzicka family.
Bob Noel
May 2, 2023
Joe was a good guy, funny guy. Never forget riding in the VW Micro Bus, Joe behind the wheel and the bus was full. Stopped at SteaknShake one night. Anyone else remember that ?......RIP !!
St. Mary's High School
May 2, 2023
Joe is a St. Mary´s High School Alumnus, Class of 1967. On behalf of St. Mary´s faculty, staff, and students, both past and present, we extend our most heartfelt sympathy to Joe´s family and friends.
Also know that we share in your sorrow and grieve for your loss. Special mention and offerings of condolences to Joe´s classmates and football teammate´s, and to those students, who, at one time or another, were either upper classmates or under classmates of his, and who may have known him personally or "of him" as someone they passed in the hallways or shared a table with at lunchtime from the time he enrolled as a Freshman in September of 1963 until the time he graduated as a Senior in June of 1967.
Although Joe is gone from this life, his spirit has been and always will be here, on the Campus of St. Mary´s. And just as it was in his lifetime, ever since the day he enrolled and became a "Son of Mary", daily prayers will continue to be said and daily masses will continue to be offered for him by the Brothers of Mary.
Danny Slay
Class of `67
Executive Member - Board of Directors
St. Mary´s High School Alumni Association
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