Melvin “Mel” Ruegemer, 96
Cold Spring, formerly of St. Joseph
April 20, 1928-Nov. 13, 2024
Melvin “Mel” Ruegemer, 96, of Cold Spring, and formerly of St. Joseph died peacefully on Nov. 13 in Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph Parish in St. Joseph. The Rev. Brad Jenniges, OSB, will officiate. Visitation will begin after 9 a.m. on Thursday in Heritage Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include the following: his seven children: Bernice Schroeder of St. Michael, David of St. Joseph, Alan of Phenix City, Alabama, Joan (Dan “Simon”) Frie of Clear Lake, Susan (Bruce) Petersen of Waite Park, Ruth Boos of St. Joseph, and James (Carol) of Cold Spring; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Lawrence (Mary) of Richmond; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
