"We are sending our heartfelt condolences to the Ruggeberg family."
In loving memory of
Leyland Stuart Ruggeberg
January 11, 1938 - June 23, 2022
Leyland S. Ruggeberg, 84, of Grand Mound, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt Campus, in DeWitt, Iowa.
A celebration of Leyland's life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation, Iowa followed by a lunch and fellowship at the church. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be held at the Lost Nation, Iowa Cemetery.
Leyland Stuart Ruggeberg was born on January 11, 1938 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Frank A. and Clara E. (Burrichter) Ruggeberg. He grew up in Lost Nation and was a 1956 graduate of Lost Nation High School where he was the class valedictorian. He then served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Saundra Lee "Soni" Waugh on November 27, 1960 in Elwood, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Kimberly and Brian.
Leyland was a lifelong farmer in the Lost Nation and Grant Township (Grand Mound) area.
Leyland was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved researching family history. He also loved playing cards, dancing in earlier years, spending time with family, flowers, and animals, especially dogs and cats.
Those left to honor his memory include a son Brian (and wife Maureen) Ruggeberg of Huntington, NY; a son-in-law David (and 2nd wife Juliet) Gomez of Tempe, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Zachary and Joshua Gomez, and Collin and Justin Ruggeberg; a sister, LaVonne Petersen of Warrensburg, MO; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Merle Paulsen of Maquoketa, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Soni on June 15, 2016, and his daughter Kimberly Ruggeberg-Gomez on February 7, 2009.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"I have many fond memories of Leyland and Soni. Always enjoyed our visits and we always had some good laughs! May he rest in peace!"
"Thinking of the Ruggeberg family during this time and sending our condolences and sympathy "
"I have many memories of growing up in Lost Nation with Leyland in church and school. Leyland and I were in a youth group at church and we both brought refreshments. His mother sent a delicious bean salad. Leyland was always a boy to admire and I am happy to have memories of knowing him. "
"My sympathy is extended to Brian and family at this time. This is a time to remember the good family times you had and cherish those times together with Leyland.. May he rest in peace now that the suffering is over. Sorry for your loss. Stephen N Melley"
"The picture that Ben sent was on April 24, 2012 when Leyland and Soni got the Durango. They were both very special people to us. Was tickled to read that Leyland was Valedictorian of his class. We wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathy. Everybody at Wayne Hall Chrysler -- Anamosa Wayne, Wayne Jr, Jill, Ben"
"I extend my sympathy to Leland's loved ones. I enjoyed the few times I stopped by & our chats. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. "
"My Deepest Sympathy to his Family. I enjoyed visiting with him and Soni. Such nice people and learned alot of family history from him."
"Leyland was a guy that always had a cheerful smile and a kind word.. We had a few good chats, solved a few world problems, I treasure the time that i helped you , we had many a good laughs and the stories you told me always made me laugh and smile even on a bad day! Thanks for the friendship, i shall always smile when i hear you're name.."