Russell D. Ruettiger Obituary
The family of Russell D. Ruettiger of Joliet, Illinois announces his passing on August 26, 2026. Russell, born on September 19, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his uncle Buzz; his grandfather Rudy; his wife Missy Ruettiger; his children, Leo John (Kasandra), Kevin Patrick and Mary Katherine Ruettiger; his grandchildren, Joe Lukas, Addison Rose and Brooks David Ruettiger; his nieces and nephews, Taylor, Erin, Mallory, Morgan, Andi, Sydney, Aidan and Jessica; his pet Gracie; his mother Katherine Sheck; his stepfathers, Mick Peterson and Marty Sheck; his grandparents, Charles, Katherine Reichardt, Leo and Leona Ruettiger; his parents-in-law, Mary and Jerry Breen; his brother-in-law Bill McDonough; Dennis Ruettiger (Pat), Karen Kelly (Brian), Mick Sheck, Denise Priday (Bill) and Eric Peterson.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500, or visit his Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com.
