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Allen Elroy Ruzicka

Birth	:	13 Apr 1934 Cleveland Township, Walsh County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Apr 2022 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Quale Cemetery, Fordville, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2127762, -97.9680252
Inscription	:	US ARMY
Description	:	Allen Ruzicka, age 88, of Grand Forks and formerly Fordville, ND, passed away Tuesday, April26, 2022, in Valley Senior Living on 42nd, in Grand Forks, ND. Allen Elroy Ruzicka was born on April 13, 1934, in Cleveland Township, Walsh County, ND to the late Oliver and Ruella (Jallo) Ruzicka. He grew up on the family farm where he was born, and attended country school, through the 8th grade. Allen was baptized, confirmed and a lifetime member of Quale Lutheran Church, where he served on many of the church council positions. Allen proudly served his country in the... Read More	Allen Ruzicka, age 88, of Grand Forks and formerly Fordville, ND, passed away Tuesday, April26, 2022, in Valley Senior Living on 42nd, in Grand Forks, ND. Allen Elroy Ruzicka was born on April 13, 1934, in Cleveland Township, Walsh County, ND to the late Oliver and Ruella (Jallo) Ruzicka. He grew up on the family farm where he was born, and attended country school, through the 8th grade. Allen was baptized, confirmed and a lifetime member of Quale Lutheran Church, where he served on many of the church council positions. Allen proudly served his country in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He spent his two years as an MP and a paratrooper, stationed in North Carolina, and in Alaska where he tested cold weather gear. On June 5, 1960, he was united in marriage to Betty Kelley at Quale Lutheran Church. They farmed and raised cattle on the Ruzicka farmstead with son, Lee and grandson, Joshua. Allen continued to live and work on the farm until he moved to Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks in November 2021. Allen gave his time and talents to many area organizations. He was a lifetime member of the Bosh-Ryba American Legion Post of Lankin. He served as Adjutant, Commander, District 2 Commander, State Historian, was on the ND Boys State Executive Board and called bingo at the Lankin Legion for many years. He was a Cleveland Township Supervisor, a Walsh County Commissioner for 20 years, President of the ND Association of Counties, as well as several other boards. He was also a leader of the Norton Farmers 4-H Club. Allen is survived by daughter, Penny (Jon) Vikander of Oxbow, ND and son, Lee (Christy) Ruzicka of Fordville, ND; five grandchildren: Danielle (Mitch) Kraft, Shayna (Taran) Langland, Joshua (girlfriend Ashley) Ruzicka, Leah and Max Vikander; three great grandchildren: Alexandra and Lillian Kraft and Lanora Langland; sister, Elaine Kelley; and brother-in-law, Albert Krueger; many nieces and nephews and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years Betty; brothers-in-law: Arnold, Carl Jr, and Maynard; and sisters-in-law: Lorraine, LaVerne, Doris, Avis, Edith, Dolores (Honey) and Yvonne. FUNERAL SERVICES: Monday, May 2, 2022, at Quale Lutheran Church, rural Fordville. INTERMENT: Quale Church Cemetery. MILITARY HONORS: Bosh-Ryba Post 157 of the Lankin American Legion and the North Dakota National Army Guard Honor Team. May his memory be blessed.

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Allen Elroy Ruzicka's memorial is located at: Quale Cemetery, Fordville, Walsh County, USA.
When did Allen Elroy Ruzicka death?
Allen Elroy Ruzicka death on 26 Apr 2022 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.2127762
Longitude: -97.9680252

Family Members:

Parent

Oliver Boyd Ruzicka

(1902 - 1981)

Ruella Odina Jallo Ruzicka

(1909 - 2004)

Spouse

Betty Jean Kelley Ruzicka

(1941 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Quale Cemetery
Fordville, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2127762, -97.9680252

2. Middle Forest River Cemetery
Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1808014, -97.9024963

3. East Sarnia Lutheran Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1803017, -98.0425034

4. Bechyne Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2534256, -98.0434265

5. Zion Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1493988, -97.9471970

6. Narodni Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2710991, -98.0753021

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3114014, -97.9152985

8. Oak Grove Cemetery
Fordville, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2131004, -97.8060989

9. West Forest Cemetery
Whitman, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1808014, -98.1260986

10. Machart Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3328018, -97.9467010

11. Christiansen Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3383675, -97.8825607

12. Hoff Lutheran Church Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3550491, -97.9891205

13. Delaney Burial Site
Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2128487, -97.7462234

14. East Forest River Cemetery
Forest River, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2061005, -97.7300034

15. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3689003, -97.8936005

16. Sarepta Lutheran Cemetery
Adams, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3556366, -98.0983429

17. Saint Andrews Cemetery
Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0544014, -97.8827972

18. Saint Catherines Lomice Cemetery
Lankin, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2816238, -98.2100906

19. Enterprise Finnish Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1796989, -98.2300034

20. Finnish Lutheran Cemetery
Brocket, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1799700, -98.2302900

21. Forest River Colony Cemetery
Forest River Colony, Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1805992, -97.7042007

22. Behnke-Sommerfield Cemetery
Michigan, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0504530, -98.0982430

23. Zahradka ZCBJ Cemetery
Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2967072, -98.2166061

24. ZCBJ Lodge Cemetery
Conway, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2384491, -97.6869049