Mark, 52, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Dee for 26 years; loving son of Barbara (Jack) Ballinger; best friend and brother of Scott (Erin) Ruger and Jeff Ruger; proud uncle of Caitlan, Blake, Kyle, and Ryan; son-in-law of Bill Dieter and Betty Dieter; master of Murphy and Annie; and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father Marcus Ruger. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 2:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2255 South Oneida Street, Denver, Colorado 80224, http://www.cancer.org/, (303)758-2030. Please share your memories of Mark and condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.