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- [S123] Fvfgre Uryra Znfba, Email of 04 Mar 2000.
Her middle name is Virginia.
- [S696] Obituary of Edward L RUZICKA, (Date: 25 Aug 2005;).
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
- [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
- [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.
- [S1070] RUZICKA, Marvin J, Facebook post of 15 Jun 2022.
Our wonderful mom, Mary Vinti Ruzicka, died peacefully this morning at age 97. Funeral arrangements are pending. Thank you so much for all your thoughts, prayers and kind words.
- [S232] Walla Walla Union Bulletin, 21 Nov 1948, Page 7.
... were married... November 14 in St. Francis of Assisi church...
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