Harold James "Jim" Ruedinger, 80, life-long resident of Oshkosh passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Jim was born in Oshkosh on May 2, 1927 to the late Edmund and Anna (Binder) Ruedinger. His marriage to Donna M. Eaton began on April 14, 1951 and has been steadfast these past 56 years.
Their children are James Paul (Cricket) Ruedinger of Delray Beach, Florida, Dale Joseph (Laura) Ruedinger of Oshkosh and Pamela Ann Peterson (Dustin Dallas) of Roswell, New Mexico. Also surviving are grandchildren, Erik Ruedinger, Jeremy (Amy) Ruedinger, Tina Hietpas, Tonya Rae Lamers, Ashleigh Ruedinger, Michael Torres, Abby Wilson, Adam Wilson, Danielle Heifort, Sgt. Dustin (Candice) Peterson II and Tyler Peterson; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Conner Lamers, Akira and Tigre Hietpas and Janie Heifort; brothers, Paul (Delores) of Van Dyne, Gordon (Corky) of Oshkosh, Donald (Marella) Anthem, Arizona, William (Bea) of Oshkosh and Douglas (Shirley) of Greenville, South Carolina; and sisters, Carol Gilsdorf of Green Bay, Arloa (William) Steinike of Grafton and Ramona (James) White of Green Bay. His favorite aunt, Marie Kolosso, preceded him in death.
Jim was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and in the usher's club there. He was recognized by the city of Oshkosh for his volunteer work at the Senior Center. He had retired from the Winnebago County Highway Department.
Special thanks are extended to the staffs of Aurora Medical Center ICU and Lakeshore Manor for their compassionate care and attention.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11th, at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 830 Westhaven Drive, the Rev. Father Doug LeCaptain officiating. Entombment will follow at Lake View Memorial Park.
Family and friends may gather at the Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street, on Tuesday from 4-8:00 PM. Father Carl Schmitt will lead a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at St. Raphael Church on Wednesday beginning at 9:00 AM. Condolences may be shared online at http://www.seefeldfuneral.com/.
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