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Jean D. Ruegnitz

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Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 13:55

Jean Dorene Ruegnitz, age 89, of Garber, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Greeley, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Lillibridge) Tinkey. 

Jean was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Edgewood High School in 1950. On Nov. 26, 1954, Jean was united in marriage with Gene Ruegnitz at Trinity Methodist Church in Edgewood, and two children were born to this union.

Jean was a homemaker, but made quilts for church missions and volunteered for many other jobs for the community. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.  

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gene Ruegnitz; daughter, Diane (David) Domeyer of Colesburg; daughter-in-law, Carla Ruegnitz of Guttenberg; four grandchildren, Chad (Kelly) Ruegnitz, Christa (Ryan) Mohr, Kari (Curt) Tessum and Kyle (Holly) Domeyer; seven great-grandchildren, Ashton Fangman, Carson Ruegnitz, Maliyah and Jameson Mohr, Elliot and Quinn Tessum and Blaire Domeyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; son, Craig Ruegnitz; sister and brother-in-law, Esther (Carl) Burbridge; and brother and sister-in-law Newell (Ramona) Tinkey. 

Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Mt. Harmony Cemetery, Garber.

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