Dean Ruzicka Obituary, Death – Dean Alan Ruzicka was born in Winsted, Minnesota, on October 18, 1967. He was Clifford Jr. and Marie (Kulinski) Ruzicka’s son. Dean was confirmed as a young adult after being baptized as a baby. He graduated with the class of 1986 from Silver Lake High School, where he was a student. Dean finished his education at Minnesota West Community Technical College, where he received degrees in robotics automation and manufacturing engineering technology. Dean recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota.

On August 21, 1999, Dean and Jackie Briese exchanged vows at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Their two children, Dylan and Peighton, were a blessing to their marriage. Before relocating to Hutchinson and later Winsted, Dean and Jackie spent some time living in Hector, Minnesota. They had a 23-year marriage. Dean held positions as an employee with Hutchinson Technology, Worldwide Dispensers, DRC, Rhino Incorporation, MN Rubber, Webb, and Aroplax. In Winsted, Minnesota, he most recently worked as Director of Operations for M & N Structures. Dean attended the Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota.

Dean enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bonfires, cooking, and entertaining family and friends while working in his shop and listening to his favorite music. He loved riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and taking Jackie on long drives in their little white corvette. He especially valued the time he spent with his friends and family. Dylan and Peighton were Dean’s pride and joy, and Jackie was his genuine love. On November 9, 2022, Dean passed away at his home at the age of 55.

Blessings on his memory. In addition to his wife, Jackie Ruzicka of Winsted, Minnesota, Dean is also survived by his parents, Clifford Jr. and Marie Ruzicka of Winsted, Minnesota, his children, Dylan and Peighton Ruzicka of Winsted, Minnesota, and his siblings, Douglas Ruzicka and his wife, Monica of Montrose, Minnesota; Deb Habisch and her husband, Frank of Winsted; Dale Ruzicka and his wife, Melody of Dassel, Minnesota; and Daniel Ru From Lester Prairie, Minnesota, Rich and Cheryl Bayerl are best friends with a large group of wonderful people. Uncle Dean was adored by a lot of nieces and nephews. Dean is fortunate enough to have several lovers.