Andy Ruesch

Andy Jay Ruesch, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer on February 11th, 2018, in Cedar City, UT. He was born on July 11th, 1948 in Cedar City, UT to Francis Lyman and Audrey Hall Ruesch.

He spent his early childhood in Virgin, UT and later raised in Las Vegas, NV. He spent his days playing with his siblings and friends. He was married to JoAnn Sweaton, had four children, and was later divorced. He later married his eternal companion Patsy Webster Ruesch in the LDS St. George, UT temple and they had three children together. He graduated from Southern Utah University with his bachelors in psychology. He loved serving the lord and held many positions in the LDS church. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed being a photographer, printer, contractor, but most of all a husband, father, and grandfather.

Andy was preceded-in-death by his parents. He was survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Patsy Webster Ruesch; and his children Michael (Shawnda) Ruesch; Daniel (Shannon) Ruesch; Diane (Anthony) Shay; Charles (Mitsy) Ruesch; David Ruesch; Maryann (Zackery) Appling; Andrea Ruesch; 15 grandchildren;1 great grandchild; and his siblings Dorothy (Arlington) Wood; Richard (Leanne) Ruesch; Jan (Peggy) Ruesch; Sally (Darrell) Whitney; LaNita Hadley; and friend Larry (Jan) Hensen. Andy will be truly missed by all those who are close to him.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 16th, 2018, at the Cedar City Rock Church on 75 E Center Street. The viewing will be held at 11am followed by the funeral at 1pm. Interment will be held at the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Affordable Funeral Services.

The family would like to express their thanks to all of the staff at BellaTerra, The Cancer center and the many doctors that helped Andy fight his courageous battle.

First Visitation
Friday, February 16th, 2018 11:00am - 12:30pm,
Canyon Ridge Ward
75 East Center Street
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Friday, February 16th, 2018 1:00pm,
Canyon Ridge Ward
75 East Center Street
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Bishop Jeremy Ludlow
Friday, February 16th, 2018,
Cedar City Cemetery
685 N. Main
Cedar City, Utah 84721