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Gerald Charles RUZICKA

Gerald Charles RUZICKA

Male 1955 - 2021  (66 years)


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  • Name Gerald Charles RUZICKA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth 29 Apr 1955  [5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Gerry RUZICKA  [7, 10
    Death 31 Jul 2021  Providence St. Mary Medical Center/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 9
    RUZICKA, Gerald C Obituary
    Person ID I546  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father Charles Anton RUZICKA,   b. 7 May 1922, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Apr 2008, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary Virginia VINTI,   b. 20 Aug 1924, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jun 2022 (Age 97 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 14 Nov 1948  St. Francis of Assisi Church/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 11, 12, 13
    RUZICKA, Charles Anton
    VINTI, Mary Virginia

    Nuptial Mass Unites Pair
    RUZICKA, Charles A<br>
VINTI, Mary V
    RUZICKA, Charles A
    VINTI, Mary V

    Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    Family ID F206  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Alice TEWEY 
    Children 
    >1. Seth Charles RUZICKA
     2. Adam RUZICKA
    Documents
    RUZICKA, Gerald
    TEWEY, Mary

    Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    RUZICKA, Gerald
    TEWEY, Mary

    Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    Family ID F210  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 31 Jul 2021 - Providence St. Mary Medical Center/Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    RUZICKA, Charles Anton Obituary
    This document includes a picture of Charles.
    RUZICKA, Charles Anton<BR>
RUZICKA, Gerry
    RUZICKA, Charles Anton
    RUZICKA, Gerry

    Vinti-Dickenson
    LINDEKEN, Marie Obituary
    LINDEKEN, Marie Obituary
    RUZICKA, Mary Virginia Obituary

  • Sources 
    1. [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.

    2. [S1039] Washington, U.S., Divorce Index, 1969-2017.
      Name: Gerald C Ruzicka
      Gender: Male
      Divorce Date: 23 Mar 2001
      Divorce Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
      Spouse: Mary A Ruzicka
      Number of Children: 2
      Notes: Wife filed

    3. [S1038] Washington, U.S., Marriage Index, 1969-2017.
      Name: Gerald C Ruzicka
      Marriage Date: 25 Sep 1976
      Marriage Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
      Marriage License Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
      Spouse: Mary A Tewey

    4. [S884] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
      Name: Gerald Charles Ruzicka
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 25 Sep 1976
      Marriage Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
      Spouse: Mary Alice Tewey

    5. [S432] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.
      Name: Gerald C Ruzicka
      Birth Date: 29 Apr 1955
      Address: 294a RR 2 Box
      Residence Place: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
      Zip Code: 99362

    6. [S1040] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current.
      Name: Gerald Charles Ruzicka
      Gender: Male
      Death Age: 66
      Birth Date: 29 Apr 1955
      Residence Place: Walla Walla
      Death Date: abt 2021
      Obituary Date: 8 May 2021

    7. [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.

    8. [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.

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      obituary notices
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      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.

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      funeral notices
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      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.

    9. [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.

    10. [S232] Walla Walla Union Bulletin, 18 Feb 1973, Page 15, Vinti-Dickenson Marriage.

    11. [S232] Walla Walla Union Bulletin, 21 Nov 1948, Page 7.
      ... were married... November 14 in St. Francis of Assisi church...

    12. [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


    13. [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


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