June 21, 2023 – West Bend, WI -Ethan Robert Ruhnke, 20, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away June 19, 2023. He was born July 28, 2002, in Hartford, Wisconsin, the only son of Benjamin Ruhnke and Marja Salguero.
Ethan attended school at St. Frances Cabrini and Slinger High School. He enjoyed wrestling and played on the football team as well. He loved to camp, enjoying the outdoors, going for walks with his parents, playing video games and he especially loved his cat “KitKat.”
Ethan is survived by his parents, Ben and Marja, grandparents, Bob and Colleen Ruhnke, Gene & Betty Doll and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at St. Frances Cabrini in West Bend with Rev. Jacob Strand officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 12:45 pm. Inurnment will take place at Holy Angels Cemetery in West Bend following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.
The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.
