Donald John Ruegemer
September 13, 1934 - December 5, 2017
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Donald John Ruegemer, age 83, who died Tuesday at the Cherrywood Assisted Living Center surrounded by his loving family. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home. Donald was born in Richmond, MN to Richard “Jim” and Madeline (Ficker) Ruegemer. He married Dorothy “Dot” Schroeder on October 12, 1957 in St. Joseph, MN. Donald owned and operated Ruegemer’s Lakeview Resort and Hilltop Trailer Park and dabbled in Real Estate. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, woodworking, car shows, golfing, bowling, and watching sports. He was a 15-year member of the Rocori School Board. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy “Dot”; children, Dana (Steve) Nies, Richard “Dick” (Kristine) Ruegemer, Douglas Ruegemer, David (Kelli) Ruegemer, Deron Ruegemer, Daniel (Julie) Ruegemer, Delane “Dee” (Joey) Ruegemer; sister, Renee Miller; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne (Joseph) Dabe; brothers-in-law, Earl Miller and Nicholas Koop.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Donald John Ruegemer, age 83, who died Tuesday at the Cherrywood Assisted Living Center surrounded by his loving... View Obituary & Service Information