Ruediger

Wayne C. Ruediger, 88, of Sarver, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born July 11, 1935, in Ivywood, he was the son of the late Russell Joseph Ruediger and Genevieve Kirkwood Ruediger.

Wayne was a graduate of Winfield High School. He enrolled in college at age 50, went for four years (while working) and graduated with a carpenter's apprenticeship. He and his wife moved to Florida, working for Johnson and Johnson flooring. Wayne worked at Pittsburgh Metals, where they called him Preacher, until the big mill shutdowns. Wayne also worked at the Beaver Valley Power Station. He was a member of the Sarver Free Methodist Church and he attended Deer Lakes Community Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed constructing hardwood floors, going fishing and attending church events.

Surviving are his loving children, Twila (Larry) Vogel of Slippery Rock, David Ruediger of Sarver, Dale (Joyce) Ruediger of Pittsburgh and Lorraine (John) Robinson of Cabot; four grandchildren, Lawrence DeWayne (Katelyn) Vogel, Melissa (Stefan) Schawl, Timothy (Elyse) Robinson and Jason Robinson; nine great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Charlotte, Nygel, Caiden, Hailey, Rozalyn, Johnny, Everleigh and Sutton; and his sister, Virginia (Al) Helsel of Saxonburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Twila Marie Shick Ruediger, who he was married to for over 65 years; three brothers; and one sister.

RUEDIGER — Friends of Wayne C. Ruediger, who died Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Frederick Craig officiating.

Interment will follow in Sarverville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Deer Lakes Community Church of the Nazarene, 1839 Saxonburg Blvd., Tarentum, PA 15084.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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