- Born on: February 14, 1936
- Departed on: September 21, 2020
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Richard Lee Rugger
Richard Lee Rugger, 84, passed away on September 21, 2020 at the Donna Aldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. Born in Maquoketa, Iowa on February 14, 1936 to Maurice and Helen Rugger. Richard graduated from Monmouth High in Monmouth, Iowa. He served in the United States Navy for eight years, four as active duty and four as inactive duty. Upon retiring from the Navy, Richard drove for Nabisco for 34 years before retiring. He married Nancy Sewalt on November 28, 1959 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Richard enjoyed maintaining and working on cars as well as watching his beloved Hawkeyes on Saturdays and Packers on Sundays. One of his greatest joys was spending as much time with his grandchildren as possible. When he wasn’t tinkering in the garage or watching football, you could find him outside completing yardwork. He always said “I don’t love it, but I like a nice yard.”
Survivors include his wife, Nancy, Sons, David and Brett both of Coralville, Iowa. Grandson Jacob of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and granddaughters, Natalie and Rachel of Coralville. Sister-in-laws, Donna and Linda. Also surviving are many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-father, Brother Ron, Cousin Bob, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Per Richard’s request, there will be no services.
Richard enjoyed maintaining and working on cars as well as watching his beloved Hawkeyes on Saturdays and Packers on Sundays. One of his greatest joys was spending as much time with his grandchildren as possible. When he wasn’t tinkering in the garage or watching football, you could find him outside completing yardwork. He always said “I don’t love it, but I like a nice yard.”
Survivors include his wife, Nancy, Sons, David and Brett both of Coralville, Iowa. Grandson Jacob of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and granddaughters, Natalie and Rachel of Coralville. Sister-in-laws, Donna and Linda. Also surviving are many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-father, Brother Ron, Cousin Bob, and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Per Richard’s request, there will be no services.
