RUE, Blaine Eugene

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from June 28 to July 6, 2011 - Blaine Eugene Rue, age 50, a 5-year resident of Fort Mohave, Ariz., passed away June 18, 2011. Blaine was born October 3, 1960, in Stanley, Wis. to Howard and Beatrice (Franz) Rue. Blaine was married to Marie Herrin on June 19, 1999, in Withee, Wis. Blaine worked as a Customer Service Representative for HD Supply Company for five years. He enjoyed many hobbies like spear fishing, hunting, metal detecting, gold mining, and spending time with his family and friends. He belonged to the Colorado River Treasure Seekers. Blaine is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Marie; nine sons, Blaine W. (Dawn) Rue, of Wausau, Wis., Michael (Elizabeth) Rue, of Owen, Wis., Jay Rue, of Bullhead City, Ariz., James (Jayme) Rue, of Marshfield, Wis., and Taren Rue, Tristen Rue, Tevin Rue, Taylan Rue, and Tegan Rue all of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; mother, Beatrice Rue, of Abbotsford, Wis.; brother, Max Rue, of Colby, Wis.; sister, Kathy (Thomas) Walley of Abbotsford, Wis.; five grandchildren, Logan Rue, Dante Rue, Bailey Gates, Taylor Rue, and Isaac Rue; five nephews; eight nieces; and several cousins and many friends. "Blaine will be truly missed by many people." Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Desert Lawn Funeral Home, 9250 South Ranchero Lane, in Mohave Valley, Ariz. Committal will take place in Ogema, Wis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: The Blaine Rue Benefit Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank branch. Arrangements are under the care of Desert Lawn Funeral Home, Mohave Valley, Arizona.