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Ruesler, Alan Gene

Ruesler, Alan Gene

Alan G. Ruesler, age 53, of Friedheim, MO, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born October 22, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, son of Marvin “Shorty” and Viola Pohlman Ruesler. He and Sally Broeker were married May 8, 1982.

Alan was a 1978 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He was employed by Buchheit’s for over 30 years, and was currently the sales manager at the lumber counter in Jackson. He was a 4-H volunteer, and was a former member of the Oak Ridge Jaycees. He enjoyed hunting, camping, attending fairs, and working with cattle. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.

Loving survivors include his loving wife Sally of 30 years; a son, Quentin Ruesler of Kaufman, TX; a daughter, Cheyenne (Randy) Lufcy of Perryville; his mother Viola Ruesler of Friedheim; two brothers, Darryl Ruesler of Friedheim and David (Becky) Ruesler of Old Appleton; a sister, Karen (Gene) Sachse of Oak Ridge; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may call Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 4-8 pm at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and after 9:00 am until service time on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.

Funeral service will be Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:00am at the Church, with the Rev. Roger Steinbrueck officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Friedheim.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Ruesler family.

 

Printed in the Tuesday, February 12, 2013 of the Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, MO.

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