Full Obituary

     MICHAEL G. RUETH, age 75, of Neillsville, WI, formerly of Loyal, WI, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, WI, on Friday, October 9, 2026.  A private graveside service will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Loyal at a later date.
     Michael Gerard Rueth was born on December 16, 1950 in Marshfield, WI, to Sylvester D. and Dorothy E. (Frye) Rueth.  He was raised on the family farm in Loyal, and received his education in Loyal area schools, where he attended Loyal High School.  Mike worked at Artcraft, in Spencer, WI, and then later was an over-the-road semi-driver for several years, before becoming employed at Roth Manufacturing in Loyal, where he was a welder.
     Mike had many interests, but especially enjoyed going to any and all auctions.
     He is survived by one brother, William "Bill" (LuAnn) Rueth of Loyal; one sister, Mary (Joe) Weyer of Loyal; one sister-in-law, Deb Rueth of Neillsville, WI; one brother-in-law, Allen "Ollie" Schultz of Carrsville, VA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     Mike was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Barb Schultz; two brothers: Raphael in infancy and Joe.