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Charles “Chuck” Allen Rueckert

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Charles “Chuck” Allen Rueckert, age 55, of Hutchinson, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson. 

Memorial Services will be held Monday, September 12, 2016, at 3:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel with interment in Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield, Minnesota.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday, September 12, 2016, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.

 

Visitation/Gathering
Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Litchfield (Ripley) Cemetery
Hwy. 22
Litchfield, MN
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Obituary

Charles Allen Rueckert was born on October 25, 1960 in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was the son of Glenn and Bernice (Kahmeyer) Rueckert.  Charles was baptized as an infant, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church (now Trinity Lutheran) in Grove City, Minnesota.  Charles received his education in Grove City, and was a graduate of the Grove City High School (now ACGC) Class of 1979.   He furthered his education at St. Cloud State University and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Speech Communications.

Charles lived in Grove City most of his life and later moved to Hutchinson in 2005.  Charles was employed by Jay Malone Motors in Hutchinson where he was in Sales and Finance.  He worked until he was no longer able. Charles was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and was also a member in the Litchfield Community Theatre prior to moving to Hutchinson.

Charles enjoyed anything to do with cooking.  He liked to watch any cooking channel on TV and also enjoyed trying new recipes out on the grill. Charles loved theatre and was involved in many of the Litchfield Community Theatre productions, but his favorite was The Wizard of Oz where he played the Cowardly Lion.   He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Charles passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 55 years.

He will be dearly missed.  Blessed be his memory.

Charles is survived by his:
Sister, Glenda Nelson and her husband, Ernie of Hutchinson, MN,
Brother, Dale Rueckert and his wife, Roxanne of Litchfield, MN;
Sisters-In-Law,  Ila Rueckert of Litchfield, MN,
                              Pat Rueckert of Waconia, MN;
Many Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

Charles is preceded in death by his:  Parents, Glenn and Bernice Rueckert, Brothers, Frank Rueckert, Ronnie Rueckert and Robert Rueckert; Sister, Gloria Rueckert.

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  1. Jean Larson says

    September 9, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    So sorry to hear the passing of Chuck- my condolences to the family.

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  2. Todd Wilson says

    September 11, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    RIP my friend. I will always remember the funtastic times we had back in the 80’s while living in Mpls. I would never trade those memories for anything.
    We shall meet again someday. Sympathies to his family.

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  3. Donna Becker says

    September 11, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Chucks passing ,sending prayers to all the Rueckert family .

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