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Bernard Ruckstuhl Obituary

Bernard Louis Ruckstuhl passed away on Wednesday, February 19 at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge. Benny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hilbert Ruckstuhl; daughter, Elizabeth "Lisa" Wesley; sons, Hilbert "Bert", Ronald, Jeffery, and Bruce; brothers, Richard, Theodore, and John; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Ruckstuhl and Clino Beauvais. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA. 70816, on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 6 pm-8 pm. Visitation will resume on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70816, from 8 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am. Father Jerry Martin will be officiating. Entombment to follow in Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70124, at 2pm. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2014.
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Kristal Ruckstuhl

March 11, 2014

Dear Marilyn and family,

We have just learned of Benny's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences. May you take solace in these words " Shed not tears of sorrow for what you have lost but rather tears of joy for what you have had."

Lynne, Randy and Jim Holmes

February 22, 2014

Marilyn & family.
So sorry to hear about Benny. Know he will be greatly missed.. Sorry we can't make, as Eddie & I are sick. You are in our hearts & prayers
Judy & Eddie Duhon

Judy Duhon

February 21, 2014

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Feb

22

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA

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22

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA

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22

Entombment

2:00 p.m.

Metairie Cemetery

5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, LA

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11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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