Roger Ruhland
September 1, 1924 – August 6, 2013
Roger Ruhland, age 88, of Belle Plaine, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, MN. Roger was born Sept. 1, 1924 to Math J. & Albina A. (Svoboda) Ruhland in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN. He attended school in Union Hill, never married, and was a lifelong farmer in Derrynane Township. Roger was a member of the Knights of Columbus, enjoyed old time music, and was a collector of old tractors.
Roger is survived by his brother, Ronald Ruhland (& special friend, Carol Dvorak) of Union Hill; sisters, Regina Witt of Belle Plaine, Rose Savage of Belle Plaine, & Ramona McGuire of Montgomery; 30 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond; sisters, Roberta Witt, Rita Ann Ruhland, & Rose Marie Ruhland (in infancy).
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill with Fr. Dave Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held at Bruzek Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 11th from 4 – 8 PM and on Monday morning from 7:30 – 9:30 AM. Burial will occur immediately after mass at St. John’s Cemetery in Union Hill. Lunch will follow at the KC Hall in New Prague.