Donald E. Ruess

Donald E. Ruess, 80, passed away Dec. 7, 2017, at his home.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A man with a memorable sense of humor, who only wanted those around him to be happy.

He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth Lauritzen; five children, Stephanie L. Miller and husband Thomas of Las Vegas, Alexandra M. Tune and husband Cameron of Denver, Joseph W. Ruess wife Loralee of Cheyenne, Thomas A. Ruess of Laramie, and John C. Ruess of Laramie; and four grandchildren, Alex Miller, Zachary Miller, Jackson Tune and Colin Tune. He was the proud father of "two sets of twins and Joe."

He was proceeded in by his parents Joseph H. and Grace E. Ruess, and his first wife Shirley A. Ruess.

Services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Green River.