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Rosemary Riutzel Obituary

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Rosemary K. Riutzel
June 6, 1932 - January 1, 2018
Rosemary K. Riutzel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2018. She was born in Antonino, Kansas on June 6, 1932 to Joseph and Pauline Keberlein.
Rosemary married Wendell Riutzel on December 22, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1998. She enjoyed a long career as a paralegal. Her passions were music, cross-stitch and crocheting.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two children; Bob (Kim) Riutzel and Lisa Sauter. She is also survived by grandchildren; Leah, Rachel and Luke Riutzel and Ryan and Dustin Sauter as well as four great-grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church at 10:00 am on January 6, 2018 at 9 El Pomar Rd. Colorado Springs, CO. 80906. Private Burial will take place at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 4, 2018.

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