Richard Ruger

Obituary of Richard Michael Ruger

Our Horseheads, NY community sadly lost Richard Michael Ruger , favorably known as Rick, on Sunday January 1, 2023 at his house surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1964 in Elmira, NY to late Richard D. Ruger and Dawn M. Theetge Ruger. Rick was a talented contractor and entrepreneur who built his own house and started a business – Ruger Contracting. During his spare time, he was an avid sports fan and loved the New York sports. Rick's passion and knowledge of sports strategy was felt by all those around him. Especially, young children who looked up to him as a coach. Rick is survived by his wife Maria Ruger, two children – Candace Cunningham and Richard Michael Ruger Jr., their spouses – David Cunningham and Janet Ruger, three grandchildren – Troy Cunningham, Summer Cunningham, and Alivia Ruger, sister Karen and Kary Erickson, sister Kathleen and Harold Langeland, niece and nephews – Christopher Langeland , Melissa Langeland , Daniel Erickson , Andrew Erickson , and Joshua Erickson, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone he has interacted with. Calling hours will be held on Friday January 6, 2023 from 3-5 PM at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY where you are invited to Share your stories of Remembrance. Rick's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Pastor Bob Russell officiating. Rick will be laid to rest next to his parents in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. Words of condolence and memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com
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Friday
6
January

Final Resting Place

Friday, January 6, 2023
Maple Grove Cemetery
715 West Broad Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
Friday
6
January

Visitation at Funeral Home

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday, January 6, 2023
Lynch Funeral Home Inc
318 West Broad Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
Friday
6
January

Funeral Service

5:00 pm
Friday, January 6, 2023
Lynch Funeral Home Inc
318 West Broad Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
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