Clara Josephine Rueter

My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Gary before he met Clara back in the 1970’s. After he met Clara we spent a lot of time together within a short amount of time. We did a lot of fun things like camping, fishing and just hanging around together. But you could tell Gary wanted to focus more time and effort with Clara. We ended up drifting apart and I ended up moving to another state and lost touch. Many years later we did reconnect. Over the last few years we were able to get together several times. I really enjoyed those visits. We reminisced about the good old days and reflected on our fond memories. I will forever remember Clara and the time spent together. She will be missed.


My deepest sympathy,

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please know you are not alone in this time of sorrow.

Clara made a difference. She successfully balanced parenting, corporate leadership, and family with fun and love...before it was popular and routine. We enjoyed sharing our daughters and their formative, adolescent years. Treasure your memories, as I do, and continue the beautiful legacy she has left for you.
Love,
Mary Lou

To the family. And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Our deepest condolences to Jennifer, David, Gary and all of Clara’s family and friends. Clara gave me my very best friend, Jennifer, and I will always consider Clara to be one of the kindest, funniest and downright coolest moms I’ve ever known. I don’t remember her without a smile or laughing and her quick wit was beyond measure. So much of her lives on in those that love her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.