Gathering to celebrate life of Richard Ruegg

The family of the late Richard Ruegg will celebrate his life at a gathering at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, in the Parish Activity Center. Richard, son of Beatrice and the late George Ruegg, died June 15 at dthe age of 65.

Here is the notice from the family:

This will be a time to celebrate the life of "one hell of a guy"! It will be a very informal gathering, with a party atmosphere. Richard expressed to many of us, that this is meant to be an uplifting and fun night.

Cake, coffee, water and some sort of punch will be provided. BYOB and an appetizer or snack item to share as well as any favorite stories or special pictures that will be sure to bring Richard right to the party.

Anyone wanting Brian, Richard’s youngest son, to try to include a certain picture, etc. in the DVD he is preparing should send them ASAP to bruegg75@insight.rr.com He will do his best to accommodate as much as possible into this tribute DVD that he has been working on for quite some time now.

(If you bring pictures, please have your name and address on the back so they can be returned.)



Here is the obituary published at the time of his death:

Richard Ruegg of West Chester. loving father of Brian (Alexandra) Ruegg, Jeffery (Tracy) Ruegg and Dale Ruegg. Proud grandfather of Collin, Julia and Daniel. Beloved son of Beatrice and the late George Ruegg. Dear brother of Diane (David) Zak, Michael (Colletta) Ruegg, Dennis Ruegg, Donald (Linda) Ruegg, David (Cheryl) Ruegg, Martin (Jeanne) Ruegg, Mark (Buffy) Ruegg and the late Dale Ruegg. Proud retiree of General Electric, serving as General Manager. Died June 15 at age 65. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday June 18, 10:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. West Chester, Ohio 45069 where family and friends will be received from 9:30 AM until the hour of Mass. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family suggests memorial donations be made to Kidney Cancer Association. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com