John Mark Ruess Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Mark Ruess (West Liberty, Iowa), who passed away on June 23, 2023 at the age of 62. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bob Ruess and Geraldine Ruess; and his sister-in-law Paula Schaedlich Ruess. He is survived by: his siblings, Terry Ruess (Teresa), Dick Ruess, Julie Ruess Penno (Bob), Bill Ruess (Vonda), Larry Ruess (Bess) and Kate Ruess Carter; and his nieces and nephews, Jaime Parizek (Tim), Ryan Ruess (Gaby), Julia Wade-Ferrell (Matt), Tricia Barger (Chris), Cathy Burry (Nate), Jeff Penno (Katie), Doug Penno (Imelda), Joe Penno (Brittany), Charissa Popp (Ray), Casey Ruess (Kasey), Charlie Ruess (Angela), Kelsi Sheldrake (Russell), Cody Ruess (Laura), Elizabeth Jacobs (Colin), Nathan Ruess (Charlotte), Matt Carter, Holly Funke (Matt) and Allison Wicher (Robert).
Memorials may be made to the West Liberty High School Show Choir, St. Ambrose Music Department or a charity of your choice.
