It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Rugenstein (Fairmount, North Dakota), who passed away on December 7, 2019, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Bertwill Rugenstein and Matilda Rugenstein (Nelson); and his grandparents, Albert, Mary Rugenstein, Nels and Margaret Nelson.

He is survived by : his former life partner Kathleen Hruza; his wife Kathy Rugenstein; his children, Gary Rugenstein (Billie Jo Johnson) and Kayla DeFries (Mark) of Elbow Lake, MN; and his grandchildren, Carson, Cayson Rugenstein of Fairmount, Benjamin, Kaylee, Rachel DeFries of Elbow Lake, Josh, Sam, Tristan and Courtney.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vertin-Munson Funeral & Cremation Service