Photo John Ruedger Jr.

John Ruedger (left in above photo), the son of John F Ruedger. Young John was only 6 when his father died.  John Jr. and this oldest brother, Reynold, were raised by the Blesch family.  John Jr. attended Valparaiso College, and this photo was taken at that time.

--Photo by Barbara LeRoy.  Roberts Illinois History Group FB Page.  July 2018.