Charles Anton RUZICKA

1922 - 2008  (85 years)

• Name	Charles Anton RUZICKA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]
  Birth	7 May 1922	Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada   [2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17]
  Gender	Male
  Also Known As	Charlie RUZICKA  [18]
  Census	15 Apr 1930	Woodburn, Marion, Oregon, USA   [19]
  Census	16 Apr 1940	Umatilla, Oregon, USA   [3]
  Census	8 Apr 1950	Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [11]
  Social Security Number	Oregon, USA   [2]
  	541-22-0232
  Death	30 Apr 2008	Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [2, 5, 14, 20, 21]
  Burial	7 May 2008	Mountain View Cemetery/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [5, 22]
  Person ID	I539	Rivera Family Tree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Louis Anton RUZICKA,   b. 12 Jun 1892, Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA d. 25 May 1969, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 76 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	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)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	24 Nov 1919	Prague Catholic Church/Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada   [23]
  Family ID	F52	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Virginia VINTI,   b. 20 Aug 1924, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA d. 15 Jun 2022 (Age 97 years)
  Marriage	14 Nov 1948	St. Francis of Assisi Church/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA   [5, 12, 14, 24]
  Children	+ 1. Irene Marie RUZICKA + 2. Edward Louis RUZICKA,   b. 7 Sep 1952, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA d. 21 Aug 2005, Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, USA (Age 52 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 3. Gerald Charles RUZICKA,   b. 29 Apr 1955   d. 31 Jul 2021, Providence St. Mary Medical Center/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA (Age 66 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 4. Marvin Joseph RUZICKA
  Family ID	F206	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

  
  

• Sources

  [S123] Fvfgre Uryra Znfba, Email of 26 Oct 1999. Charles Ruzicka born May 7--his middle name is Anton [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014. Name: RUZICKA, CHARLES Birth: 07 May 1922 Death: 30 Apr 2008 (V) Age: 85 Last Address of Record: 99362 Issued By: Oregon SSN: 541-22-0232 [S688] 1940 U.S. Census, Oregon, Umatilla, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 30-2, Sheet No. 5B. Lines 43 thru 49 [S696] Obituary of Edward L RUZICKA. Edward L. Ruzicka, 52, of Cheyenne died Aug. 21 in Cheyenne. He was born Sept. 7, 1952, in Walla Walla, Wash., and had lived here since 1991. Mr. Ruzicka was manager of Subaru and Suzuki Dealership at Halladay Motors. He was a wheat and sweet onion farmer in Walla Walla and owned Ruzicka Trucking in 1989 in Walla Walla and from 1991 to 2003 in Wyoming. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at F.E. Warren AFB for four years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, American Legion Post 6, Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge in Walla Walla. He had a private pilot's license and enjoyed flying. Mr. Ruzicka is survived by his wife, Mary Ruzicka of Cheyenne, whom he married Feb. 7, 1976, in Cheyenne; his parents, Charles and Mary Ruzicka of Walla Walla; a son, David Ruzicka of Cheyenne; two brothers, Gerald Ruzicka and Marvin Ruzicka. both of Walla Walla; a sister, Irene Rapp of Spokane, Wash. and one grandchild. [S545] Mountain View Cemetery (Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA), Grave Markers, Catholic Cemetery Section. RUZICKA Charles Anton May 7, 1922 Apr. 30, 2008 Mary V. Married Nov. 14, 1948 Aug. 20, 1924 [S163] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960. Name: Charles Anton Ruzicka Gender: Male Age: 3 Marital Status: Single Record Type: Manifests Birth Date: abt 1922 Birth Place: Vakang [sic] Alta Arrival Date: 25 Sep 1925 Port of Arrival: Seattle, Washington, USA [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 [S951] U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954. Name: Charles A Ruzicka Race: White, includes Mexican (White) Rank: Enlisted Man Admission Age: 22 Birth Date: abt 1922 Admission Date: Dec 1944 Discharge Date: Dec 1944 Military Branch: Armed Forces (not Elsewhere Classified) Diagnosis: FirstLocation: Fingers, generally; CausativeAgent: Firearm, Mechanism of Type of Injury: Injury, battle Injured in Line of Duty: In line of duty Type of Discharge: Duty Length of service: 2 Year(s), 0 Month(s) Service Number: 39460385 [S940] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current. Name: Irene M. Ruzicka Gender: Female Residence Date: Abt 1972 Residence Place: San Francisco School: Washington State University Marriage Date: Abt 1972 Marriage Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA Parents: Charles Ruzicka Spouse: Dennis Rapp [S1041] Obituary of Gerald Charles RUZICKA, (Name: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin; Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; Date: 15 Aug 2021;). Gerald Charles Ruzicka April 29, 1955 — July 31, 2021 Walla Walla resident Gerald Charles Ruzicka died July 31, 2021, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1955, in Walla Walla to Charles and Mary Vinti Ruzicka. Gerry graduated from DeSales High School in 1974, where he played football. He worked the family farm in the Sudbury area and raised all types of peppers in his greenhouse. A member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, he enjoyed cooking at the various events for many years. After moving to Brookdale Senior Living nearly nine years ago, he made many friends and watched all the Seahawks, Mariners, WSU football and Gonzaga basketball games he could. Gerry is survived by his sons, Seth (Melaney) Ruzicka of College Place and Adam Ruzicka of Walla Walla; mother, Mary Ruzicka of Walla Walla; sister, Irene (Dennis) Rapp of Spokane; brother, Marvin (Cheri) Ruzicka of Walla Walla; sister-in-law, Mary Ruzicka of Cheyenne, WY; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ruzicka (2008); and brother, Edward Ruzicka (2005). Donations in Gerry’s memory can be made to the Knights of Columbus Michael Flohr Council No. 766, PO Box 28, Walla Walla, WA 99362. There will be a lunch gathering on Friday, August 20 at 12:00pm at the St. Francis Parish Hall, 722 W Alder St, Walla Walla. All are welcome. [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 [S884] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Name: Charles A Ruzicka Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1948 Marriage Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Date Recorded: 18 Nov 1948 Spouse: Mary V Vinti [S1096] Obituary of Marie LINDEKEN, (Name: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin; Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; Date: 15 jan 1983;), Refer to original image for missing verbiage. Only text relating directly to family members has been included. Marie Lindeken Mrs. Lindeken is survived by one daughter, Eleanor Ruzicka of Walla Walla; one son, Walter Lindeken of Cougar, Wash.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. ------------------------- obituary notices ------------------------- LINDEKEN - January 13, 1983 at Regency Care Center, Marie Lindeken, 84, of 225 Woodland St., Walla Walla. Born in St. Paul, Oregon on March 4, 1899. Member of: St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Patrick Altar Society. Survived by a daughter; Mrs. Louis (Eleanor) Ruzicka of Walla Walla; a son, Walter Lindeken of Cougar, Washington; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. ------------------------- funeral notices ------------------------- LINDEKEN - Funeral Mass for the late Marie Lindeken of 225 Woodland St., Walla Walla will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 1983 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Monsignor Arthur Mertens, Celebrant. Interment in Catholic Section of Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Ruzicka, Charles Ruzicka, Gerald Ruzicka, Ed Ruzicka, Larry Preso, and Ed Chvatal. [S1097] Obituary of Mary Virginia RUZICKA, (Name: Herring-Groseclose Funeral Home; Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; Date: Abt. 19 Jun 2022;). Mary Virginia Ruzicka August 20, 1924 - June 15, 2022 Mary Vinti Ruzicka, 97, of Walla Walla, died on June 15, 2022. Born on August 20, 1924, in Walla Walla, she was the sixth child of Jim and Petrina Ballachina Vinti. They were Italian immigrants who moved to this area and started a family farm growing Walla Walla Sweet Onions and other vegetables. She attended Braden School. Mary married Charles Anton Ruzicka on November 14, 1948, in Walla Walla, and they had four children. They established their own family farm in the Sudbury area and raised cattle, pigs, and a variety of crops. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and attending Charles' Army reunions, in addition to watching their children and grandchildren's school and sports activities. Every Sunday at 11:00 AM, she served a full spaghetti dinner with several desserts. Visiting relatives and friends in nursing homes and baking treats for the St. Mary Cancer Center patients were weekly activities for many years. She also cooked and helped run the restaurant at the Walla Walla Livestock Auction. Mary was a lifelong member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Walla Walla. It was there that she was baptized, received her First Communion, was married, and will have her funeral. She was a member of St. Anne's Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and Italian Heritage Association. In 2003 she and her sister Rose Vinti Arbini were the Italian Heritage parade co-marshals. She is survived by two children: daughter Irene (Dennis) Rapp of Spokane and son Marvin (Cheri) Ruzicka of Walla Walla; daughter-in-law, Mary Ruzicka of Cheyenne, WY; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ruzicka (2008); and sons, Edward Ruzicka (2005) and Gerald Ruzicka (2021); as well as her parents, Jim and Petrina Vinti; sisters, Angie Vinti Locati, Vivian Vinti Castoldi, Rose Vinti Arbini, and Virginia Vinti; and brothers, Ross Vinti and Frank Vinti. Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla. The Rosary will be recited at St. Francis Catholic Church on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 9:30 AM, followed by the funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in the Catholic Section. A reception and Celebration of Life will follow at the St. Francis Parish Hall. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to St. Francis Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. [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 [S123] Fvfgre Uryra Znfba, Email of 22 Sep 2008. Charles Anton Ruzicka, born May 7, 1922 [S172] Obituary of Charles Anton RUZICKA. Charles was born May 7, 1922 in Viking, Alberta, Canada... [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 [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. [S123] Fvfgre Uryra Znfba, Email of 22 Sep 2008. ... passed away on April 30, 2008 at home. [S172] Obituary of Charles Anton RUZICKA. Walla Walla resident Charles A. Ruzicka... [S172] Obituary of Charles Anton RUZICKA. [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 [S232] Walla Walla Union Bulletin, 21 Nov 1948, Page 7. ... were married... November 14 in St. Francis of Assisi church...