- Date Of Birth: December 26, 1944
- Date Of Death: September 16, 2018
- State: Idaho
While surrounded by loving family, Terry Ruettgers passed from this world on September 16th, 2018, after experiencing a cardiac event.
After high school Terry enrolled at Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID and met a wonderful woman, Peggy Lynn Floyd. Peggy accepted his marriage proposal and they were wed on September 1, 1965 in Nampa, ID. They brought three children into the world, Joseph “Sean” Ruettgers, Dianna Dawn “Dee Dee” Ruettgers, and Matthew “Shayne” Ruettgers. As a young father Terry encouraged his children to partake in sports, student clubs, and to embrace the great outdoor offerings of Idaho. He also coached baseball and was a vocal fan of the kid’s activities. Terry enjoyed pheasant hunting on his in-laws farms and discovered the joy and frustration of fly fishing Idaho’s lakes and streams. Terry and Peggy recently celebrated their 53rd anniversary.
Terry’s professional life included careers in finance, real estate sales, and real estate regulation. He joined the Idaho Real Estate Commission in 1992 and was rapidly promoted to the position of Chief Investigator, retiring in 2007.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Nita. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his children Sean (Peggy Jr), Dee Dee, and Shayne (Kim), his grandchildren David Matthew Tobin, Corbin Jacob Seibold, Colby Blake Seibold, Joseph “Tyler” Ruettgers, and Preston “Caleb” Ruettgers, his older brother Mike Ruettgers, younger sister Jody Rowley, and younger brother Paul Ruettgers. There are many nephews and nieces that will miss his banter and teasing as well.
We will miss your love, jokes, and wisdom Terry–husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. May heaven embrace your wit, humor, and heart.
