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Fred Ruggeri, 78, of Ottawa, , passed away Thursday July 1, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 6, at 11:00 am at the Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Military Honors will take place immediately after prayers. A visitation will take place from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Fred was born February 11, 1943, in Naugatuck, CT to Ferdnando and Dorothy (Mack) Ruggeri. He married Rosemary (Wilhelm) Beruehler in Florida.

Fred joined the U.S. Air Force 2 weeks after graduating high school. He served in four tours of Vietnam. Fred and his wife, Rosemary, moved to Ottawa from Lakland, FL in February of 2021 to be closer to Rosemary’s family.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his two daughters, Lisa Williams and Lorri Ruggeri both of Florida; his three step-children, Curt (Roz) Sesto, Julie Sesto, and Scott Sesto; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; as well as his five sisters and several brothers and sisters in law.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and his sister in law, Madam Solal.

Memorials may be directed to the family or the American Legion.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com

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