Paul Ruzicka

Paul Ruzicka went home to heaven on Monday, May 28th with his loving wife Pauline Ruzicka and his children Paula and Tim Gilbert and Dwane and Delores Ruzicka by his side. Paul Ruzicka was born November 16, 1931 to Charley and Frances Ruzicka (Hruska) in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. He married Pauline Newkirk on May 2, 1960 in Enid, Oklahoma while he was stationed at Vance Air Force Base. Paul served in the Air Force for 20 years being stationed across the world including San Antonio, Texas; Reykjavik, Iceland; Enid, Oklahoma; and Aurora, Colorado. In the service he developed the love for cooking and had the privilege of cooking for Dwight D. Eisenhower. While finishing the Service, he began doing what he truly loved; working in the horticultural industry until he retired. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and his beautiful flower gardens. He had an intense love for music and passed that gift on to his children. He played the piano beautifully without ever having read a note of music. He was a most supportive Father having never missed a recital, concert or game for his kids. He was occasionally known to tell a story or two along the way. Paul was the last of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents and Sister Helen Kroutil, Sister Anna Kroutil, Brother Charlie Ruzicka, Sister Cellia Francka, Brother George Ruzicka, Sister Clara Otradavec, Brother Tony Ruzicka, Brother Alfons Ruzicka, Sister Lillie Grider, and Brother Joe Ruzicka. A viewing and Rosary will be held on June 3, 2012 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Denver, 2361 E. 78th Ave, Denver, CO 80229. Viewing will begin at 5 PM followed by a Rosary at 6 PM. Funeral Mass will be at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 10 AM followed by a reception in the church hall. An Interment Service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 1:30 PM. Please form a line on Wyoming Street facing south 15 minutes early to be escorted to the area. Friends and family are welcome. Pallbearers are Kenneth Ruzicka, Darrell Morris, Merlyn Johnson, Francis Ruzicka, Charles West and Steve Nesvold. Honorary Pallbearers are Ron Glover, Frank Juran and Jim Gallegos. Please share your memories of Paul and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab below.