KateLynn Ann Rueger

KateLynn Ann Rueger, 13, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Anne Carlsen Center for Children in Jamestown, ND.



Katelynn Ann was born November 9, 1996 in Mesa, AZ to Dean and Kathleen (Mourning) Rueger. She and her family moved to Langdon, ND in March of 1997. She was her grandpa Duane’s “Little Fella”, and one of her favorite spots to nap was on his chest. KateLynn went to Pre-School, Kindergarten and First Grade in Langdon before moving to Grand Forks in September of 2003 to Grand Forks Development Homes. She was able to experience many things and meet wonderful people. She attended school at Viking and Wilder Elementary schools. While in Grand Forks, KateLynn was active in the Girl Scouts, achieving Top Cookie Seller one year. In 2009 KateLynn moved to the care of the Anne Carlsen Center for Children in Jamestown, ND. KateLynn loved music in all aspects of her life. If there was music, she was happy. She loved being tickled and had lots of ticklish spots. She thoroughly enjoyed being talked to and read to. She enjoyed rides, especially on bumpy sidewalks. She loved to swing and always had something in her hands. KateLynn was very vocal and especially loved mealtimes. She loved to eat and loved the social aspect. KateLynn was able to meet so many people, touch many lives and have so many experiences.



KateLynn is survived by her Dad Dean and her Mom Kathy, sister Rylan Rueger and brother Brennen Rueger all of Langdon, ND, her grandmother Margret Rueger of Langdon, grandfather John Mourning of Mesa AZ, aunts and uncles: RoxAnne (Darryl) Williford of Goodyear, AZ; Gregory (Susan) Mourning of Boston, MA; Angela (Ray) Mourning-Ruiz of Mesa, AZ; Micheal (Zandra) Mourning of Chandler, AZ.



She was preceded in death by her grandfather Duane Rueger, grandmother Lucille Mourning and a great-grandmother, Anna Asmundson.



SERVICES Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.

In honor of KateLynn’s ability to see bright colors, like yellow and orange the best,

please consider wearing yellow or orange on Saturday if you are able to be present at the Memorial Service.