Louis Anton RUZICKA

1892 - 1969  (76 years)

• Name	Louis Anton RUZICKA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19]
  Birth	12 Jun 1892	Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA   [1, 2, 3, 15, 18, 19, 20]
  Gender	Male
  Census	22 Jun 1900	South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma Territory, USA   [20]
  Immigration	1904  [21]
  Census	17 Jul 1906	Strathcona, Alberta, Canada   [21]
  Census	9 Jun 1911	Strathcona, Alberta, Canada   [22]
  Census	1921	Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada   [4]
  Census	15 Apr 1930	Woodburn, Marion, Oregon, USA   [23]
  Census	2 Apr 1940	Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [3]
  	Important... Louis is a member of the night watch at the penitentiary. He is not an inmate.
  Census	8 Apr 1950	Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [17]
  Social Security Number	Washington, USA   [1, 19]
  	539-34-3167
  Death	25 May 1969	Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [1, 2, 19, 24]
  Burial	28 May 1969	Mountain View Cemetery/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [2, 25, 26]
  	54285027
  Person ID	I111	Rivera Family Tree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	John William RUZICKA,   b. 28 Aug 1854, Chvaloic, Bohemia d. 26 Nov 1939, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada (Age 85 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Josephine Sophia NOHEJL,   b. 19 Mar 1858, Kobylí Hlava, East Bohemia, Czech Republic d. 8 Mar 1923, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada (Age 64 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	22 Apr 1878	Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA   [27, 28]
  Family ID	F38	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Helen Mary MERTA,   b. 4 Jun 1901, Prague, Lincoln, Oklahoma Territory, USA d. 26 Jan 1980, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	24 Nov 1919	Prague Catholic Church/Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada   [9]
  Children	+ 1. Agnes Mary RUZICKA,   b. 5 Feb 1921, Canada d. 16 Mar 2015 (Age 94 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 2. Charles Anton RUZICKA,   b. 7 May 1922, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada d. 30 Apr 2008, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 3. Vincent Louis RUZICKA,   b. 6 Sep 1923, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada d. 18 Apr 1977, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 53 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 4. Louis Anton RUZICKA, Jr.,   b. 1 Jun 1925, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada d. 27 Apr 2010, Regency at The Park/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 84 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 5. Louise Helen RUZICKA,   b. 28 Nov 1928, Woodburn, Marion, Oregon, USA d. 25 Jan 2003, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 6. John Albert RUZICKA,   b. 14 Jan 1937, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA d. 22 Jul 1990, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 53 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F52	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

• Sources

  [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014. Name: RUZICKA, LOUIS Birth: 12 Jun 1892 Death: May 1969 Age: 76 Last Address of Record: 99362 Issued By: Washington SSN: 539-34-3167 [S545] Mountain View Cemetery (Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA), Grave Markers, Catholic Cemetery Section. RUZICKA Louis A. 1892 - 1969 Helen M. 1901 - 1980 [S687] 1940 U.S. Census, Washington, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 4, Enumeration District No. 36-50, Sheet No. 1A. Line 33 [S741] 1921 Census of Canada, Alberta, District No. 12, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18, Sixth Census of Canada Schedule; Online Images, District No. 12 - Victoria, Enumeration Sub-District No. 18 in Iron Creek Municipality, Viking Village, Page 15. Lines 44 - 46 [S489] Viking in Profile, Volume I, (Name: Viking History Book Committee; Location: Viking, Alberta, Canada; Date: 1991;), Page 725, WESLEY GEORGE and MARY MERTA. Wesley George Merta, born May 4, 1874, died December 22, 1957, and Mary Sophie Merta, born January 27, 1881, died April 2, 1960. There were 11 children in the family: Helen (Mrs. Louis Ruzicka) was born June 4, 1901, and died January 26, 1980. William was born February 8, 1903, and died January 3, 1974. Johnny died as an infant, dates unknown. Millie (Mrs. Charles Wesley) was born November 24, 1905, and died January 9, 1973. Edward was born July 10, 1909, and died September 13, 1911. Barbara (Mrs. Bill Young) was born December 31, 1910, and died December 21, 1961. George was born December 3, 1913. Julia was born December 15, 1916, and died May 1, 1917. Emma (Mrs. Bob Stevens) was born October 28, 1918. Louis was born October 25, 1922. Ernest was born January 13, 1926. [S163] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960. Name: John William Ruzicka Gender: Male Race/Nationality: Czech Age: 72 Record Type: Cards Birth Date: abt 1855 Birth Place: Ronov, Czechoslovaka Arrival Date: 8 Aug 1927 Port of Arrival: Blaine, Washington, USA Residence Place: Grand Forks British Columbia Canada There are 2 important facts on this document. One is the confirmation of his arrival on the S.S. Neckar in September of 1874. The second is listing Ronov, Czechoslovakia as his place of birth. Other similar documents have (apparently generically) listed Prague. We have almost always believed that John was born in south CZ. But Hronov is located in the far north. [S477] Obituary of Louis Anton RUZICKA. Louis Ruzicka June 1, 1925 - April 27, 2010 Louis Anton Ruzicka was born to Louis Ruzicka Sr. and Helen Merta Ruzicka on June 1, 1925, in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. He moved to Walla Walla in 1936. He served in the Army during WWII, including participating in Operation Market Garden and Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor and was married for 51 years. He is also survived by his children, Don Ruzicka of Lakewood, Wash., Marie Ruzicka of Seattle, Captain James Ruzicka and Nancy DeLaRosa of Walla Walla; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Louis was a local family farmer, raising pigs, cattle, alfalfa and sugar beets. He worked for the Veterans's Administration Hospital in the mail room for 11 years. He then operated Ruzicka Stamps and Coins in downtown Walla Walla for 12 years until 1991. Louis was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree, and also a member of the VFW Post 466 and St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a Cub Scout Master. He was an ardent collector, especially of stamps, and an avid bowler. Viewing and visitation will be Monday May 3, 2010, at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until after the Rosary. Vigil Service and Rosary will be 7 p.m. at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Walla Walla Senior Center Adult Daycare through the funeral home. [S885] Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada, Homestead Grant Registers, 1872-1930. Name: Louis A. C. Ruzicka Application Date: 25 Sep 1916 Place: Alberta, Canada Homestead Number: 562511 Part: NE Section: 18 Township: 87 Range: 24 Meridian: W5 GPS coordinates for this section are 56.548405, -117.811170, close to Helen Lake. [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942. Name: Louis A Ruzicka Gender: Male Marriage Date: 1919 Marriage Place: Prague, Alberta, Canada Spouse: Helen Merta Certificate Number: 257 [S929] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Name: Charles Anton Ruzicka Gender: Male Race: White Age: 20 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Date: 7 May 1922 Birth Place: Viking, Alberta, Canada Residence Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942 Registration Place: Washington, USA Employer: Thru Haun Height: 5 11 Weight: 165 Complexion: Ruddy Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Next of Kin: Louis Ruzicka [S920] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Name: Louise Helen Ruzicka Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 28 Nov 1928 Birth Place: Woodburn Mar, Oregon Death Date: 25 Jan 2003 Father: Louis A Ruzicka Mother: Helen M Merta SSN: 531243888 Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as LOUISE HELEN RUZICKA; May 1965: Name listed as LOUISE HEL THERIAULT; 26 Feb 2003: Name listed as LOUISE H THERIAULT [S920] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Name: John Albert Ruzicka Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 14 Jan 1937 Birth Place: Walla Walla, Washington Death Date: 15 Jul 1990 Father: Louis A Ruzicka Mother: Helen M Merta SSN: 534386912 Death Certificate Number: 19952 Notes: Oct 1956: Name listed as JOHN ALBERT RUZICKA; 22 May 1998: Name listed as J A RUZICKA [S884] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Name: John Albert Ruzicka Gender: Male Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1973 Marriage Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA Spouse: Judith Alene Allington [S1045] U.S., Subject Index to Correspondence and Case Files of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1903-1959. Names of Persons in Entry: Louis Anton Ruzicka Subject Title: Canada Date: 24 Jun 1943 INS Reference Number: 23-55396 Roll Content Description: British Consulate and Consuls - Certificates of Naturalization-Cancellation Refused Roll number: 5 [S692] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Name: Louis Anthony Ruzicka Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 12 Jun 1892 Birth Place: Carney, Nebraska, USA Residence Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA Military Draft Date: 1942 Next of Kin: Helen Ruzicka [S940] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current. Name: Louis Anton Ruzicka Jr Gender: Male Residence Date: Abt 1958 Residence Place: Walla Walla Residence Place 2: Walla Walla-Granada Marriage Date: 29 Nov 1958 Marriage Place: Kalama, Washington, USA Father: Louis Ruzicka Mother: Ruzicka Spouse: Eleanor Lindeken Siblings: Johnny Ruzicka Charlie Ruzicka [S1050] 1950 U.S. Census, Washington, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Seventeenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Census District No. 8, Enumeration District No. 36-13, Sheet No. 18. Lines 14 thru 24 [S163] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960. Name: Louis Anton Ruzicka Gender: Male Nationality: Canadian Arrival Age: 33 Record Type: Arrival Birth Date: abt 1892 Birth Place: Kearney Residence Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Arrival Date: 25 Sep 1925 Port of Arrival: Seattle, Washington, USA Marital Status: Married Father: John W. Spouse: Helen Sibling: Joe 2nd Relative Name: Agnes 2nd Relative Relationship: Child 3rd Relative Name: Chas. 3rd Relative Relationship: Child 4th Relative Name: Vincent 4th Relative Relationship: Child [S1358] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017. Name: Louis Anton Ruzicka Gender: Male Race: White Age: 76 Birth Date: 12 Jun 1892 Birth Place: Nebraska Death Date: 25 May 1969 Death Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Death Registration Place: Washington, USA Certificate Number: 12930 Spouse: Helen Merta [S5] 1900 U.S. Census, Oklahoma Territory, Lincoln, South Creek, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District #219, Enumeration District #118, Sheet #10, Line 52. [S508] 1906 Census of Canada, Alberta, Strathcona, Sub-District No. 11, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 45. [S165] 1911 Census of Canada, Province: Alberta, District No. 6, Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 15, Page 11. [S159] 1930 U.S. Census, Oregon, Marion, Woodburn, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, (Date: 15 Apr 1930;), Enumeration District No. 24-95, Supervisor's Distrct No. 2, Sheet No. 2B, Lines 85 thru 91. [S42] Certificate of Death for Louis Anton RUZICKA, State File #12930. [S173] Funeral Notice of Louis A. RUZICKA, (Name: Walla Walla Union Bulletin; Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington; Date: 27 May 1969;), Page 5. Requiem High Mass ... will be ... May 28, 1969 ... [S174] Cemeteries of Walla Walla, Washington, (Location: http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/wallawalla/mtview/mtview_rirz.htm;), Home > United States > Washington > Walla Walla > Mountain View Cemetery > Surnames - Ri-Rz. Ruzicka, Louis A., b. 1892, d. 1969, Catholic Sec [S91] Marriage Certificate of John RUZICKA and Josephine NOHEJL. Issued 16 April 1878 [S962] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908. Name: John Ruzecka [John William Ruzicka] Gender: Male Marriage Age: 23 Record Type: Marriage Birth Date: abt 1855 Birth Place: Austria Marriage Date: 22 Apr 1878 Marriage Place: Bohemian Town Omaha, Nebraska, USA Marriage County Office: Douglas Father: John Ruzecka [sic] Mother: Anna Ruzecka [sic] Spouse: Jose Nohejl