- Ruggles, David L. "Dave" 55, Larsen, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. He was born October 8, 1953, in Appleton, son of Richard and Jean (Reimer) Ruggles. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1971. Dave married his wife Barbara on July 17, 1992. Dave recently retired this year and enjoyed being home with his dogs and cats. Dave's greatest love, besides his family, was woodworking. Dave also enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was an avid cook and baked amazing cheesecakes. His four-legged "kids" will miss his constant attention.
Dave is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters: Kristi (Matthew) Strenn, Kelly (Mike) Guckenberger, both of Appleton; stepsons: Donny (Stacey) Reblitz and Tim Reblitz, both of Phoenix, AZ. Dave was a grandfather to Amara, Adler, and Arden Strenn and step-grandfather to Tanner, Jackson, and Sadie Reblitz. He is further survived by his sister-in-laws: Deb (Kirk) Prasser; Paula (David) Fritsch; Lisa (Mike) Palm.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Jean (Reimer) Ruggles.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 1850 American Dr., Neenah, with Rev. Jeff Prewitt officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service. Family and friends are also invited to David's home on Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. (until ?) to celebrate his life as he had requested.
The family wishes to thank the neurological staffs at Theda Clark Medical Center and New London Medical Center along with Theda Care Hospice. We are extremely grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support from friends, neighbors and New Hope members.
Because of Dave's love of animals, memorial funds will be donated to the Neenah Animal Shelter, Fox Valley Humane Society and Beaming, Inc.
Verkuilen Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
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1953 - 2009 (55 years)
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