Ruiter, Charles Joseph (1984-2006)

RUITER, MADSEN, FANK

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 4/20/2013 at 15:31:28

Charles Joseph Ruiter
February 10, 1984 - June 3, 2006

Charles J. Ruiter, age 22, of Forest City, died on Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Forest City.

Charles Joseph Ruiter was born in Mason City, Iowa, on February 10, 1984, the son of Byron and Barbara (Fank) Ruiter. He attended Forest City schools and graduated from Forest City High School in 2002. On September 11, 2001, he was chosen the Forest City High School Homecoming King. Charlie continued his education, graduating from NIACC in Mason City. While there, he was chosen to participate in a week’s training with the John Poppajohn Entrepreneurial Program.

Charlie worked for Pizza Hut for six years here in Forest City and as store manager for the Algona Pizza Hut. Most recently, he was employed with Stellar Industries in Garner.

Charlie loved spending time with his family. Together, they had traveled over much of the United States. He enjoyed camping, fishing, grilling, and listening to music. Living every minute of life to the fullest, he cared for and loved all his friends and family. They will always remember his wonderful sense of humor. He was a lifelong member at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City.

Charlie is survived by his fiancée, Kristen Williams, of Forest City, his parents, Byron "Barney" and Barb Ruiter, of Forest City; his sister, Cynthia Ruiter, and friend, Rick Query, of Mason City; his brother, Patrick Ruiter, and his fiancée, Nicole Bengtson, of Mason City; a niece and his little pal, Lillian Vera; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Madsen, of Forest City, and his paternal grandparents, Willie and Vera Ruiter, of Mason City, as well as by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Charles Fank.

A Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 2:00 PM at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City with Rev. Jerry Blake officiating. Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home and an hour prior to services at the church.

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