Ricky J. Ruchti

Ricky J. Ruchti, 66, of South Sioux City, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City.  Visitation will be Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Ricky was born the son of Walter and Edna (Mohrhauser) Ruchti on December 7, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa.  He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1972 and later attended WIT.  Ricky made his home in Gardner, Kansas where he worked for Honeywell for 23 years until his retirement.  He then moved to South Sioux City to be closer to family.

Ricky was a great mechanic.  He was the guy you called to fix anything.  He loved working on cars and boats.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, his beloved dog, Tyson, and watching football, especially the Huskers and Chiefs. 

Ricky is survived by his siblings, Vicki Porter of North Sioux City, John Ruchti of Lake Andes, and Patty (Terry) Raub of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.