Published in "The Times"
19 Sep 2000
Walter G. Ruefenacht
Lafayette
Dec. 30, 1919 - Sept. 16, 2000
Walter Ruefenacht, a dentist in Lafayette, died at home. He was 80.
The native of Salt Lake City lived in San Francisco before moving to Lafayette 41 years ago. He retired in 1998.
Education: University of Utah; College of Physicians & Surgeons, San Francisco.
Affiliations and hobbies: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lafayette Ward, Contra Costa Dental Society, California Dental Association; woodworking, music automobile repair.
Survivors: Wife of 55 years, Betty; daughters, Diane Mackler of Pleasant Hill, Jane Ruefenacht of Walnut Creek, Kimberly Ruefenacht of Greensboro, N.C.; sons, Charles W. Ruefenacht of Walnut Creek, and Robert W. Ruefenacht of Greensboro, N.C.; and seven grandchildren.
Services: Visitation from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Park Hills Chapel, Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. visitation, with an 11 a.m. service Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Walnut Creek.
Memorial gifts: Boy Scouts of America, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council, 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, or University of the Pacific, College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2155 Webster, San Francisco, CA 94115.