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Donald Ruedin Obituary
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Lee (nee Eudy); his parents, Harry and Hazel Ruedin.
He is survived by his children, Mike (Susan) Ruedin, Patricia (Robert) Smith, Donna (Joseph) Callis, Jeffery (Mary Ellen) Ruedin, James (Diana) Ruedin, Marissa Hagy, Collette (David) Reilly and Michelle Ruedin; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. A brother, Jerry Ruedin; and sisters, Shirley Laubscher and Carol Wagonblast; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may gather on Thursday, July 12, 2007 from 10 AM until time of memorial service 11 AM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson, Joliet, IL. Inurnment Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Love Section. Memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Information 815-725-0100.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Ruedin
David K Hagy
July 3, 2021
I miss you Big guy. It doesn't fade with time.
Sue Long
July 11, 2007
Michelle,
So sorry to hear about your father's death, please know you are in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers.
Kathi and Sue
Terri Taylor
July 10, 2007
Michelle, I am sorry for your loss. Sweetie misses you but is doing fine. We are Praying for you.
Alayne Sundstrom
July 10, 2007
Michelle,
Crystal and I will be thinking about you lots, along with everyone here in Lafayette.
Your father's passing will make me treasure the time I have with my family this weekend at my cousin's wedding.
Tamara Morris
July 10, 2007
Michelle, so sorry about the loss of your dad. We are all thinking of you and praying for you. Your friends from Lafayette, IN.
David Hagy
July 9, 2007
Marissa in your time of pain I share it with you. My condolences to you and your family.
David Hagy
July 9, 2007
I Love You Big Guy! I miss you so much!
George & Pam Mason Coley
July 9, 2007
Jeff & Family: So sorry to see your dad has passed. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you all.
Debra Todd-Ayon
July 9, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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