Dustin James Ruth

Dustin James Ruth age 23 of Alta Vista, IA died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home. Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at The Bridge Church in Charles City, IA with Rev. Rob Williams III celebrating the service. Interment will be at a later date. Those not able to attend are asked to join The Bridge Church or Hugeback-Johnson's Facebook page to live stream the funeral service. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The family requests that masks be worn at the visitation and funeral. Per Dustin's request he donated many of his vital organs to the Iowa Donor Network which will allow Dustin to help many people who are in need of live saving donations. 641-394-4334. Dustin James Ruth was born on Aug. 23, 1997, and his parents included Richard and Audrey Drewelow and William and Teresa Ruth. He grew up in Nashua and attended Nashua-Plainfield schools until middle school, when he moved to New Hampton, where he attended New Hampton High School. He played football and was a wrestler, but he was most at home in the outdoors, especially when he was fishing with his grandpa. One night, he met his roommate’s older sister, Marique Andringa, and Dustin’s life changed for the better. Yes, Marique was much older than him — she had two sons who were almost Dustin’s age — but Marique loved that Dustin was so caring and outgoing. He, in short, made her feel special. The couple was married on Christmas Eve 2018, and they made their home in Alta Vista. Dustin worked at the AV gas station for a year and most recently was working construction. He was also a proud member of the Alta Vista Fire Department. Dustin loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed playing video, board and card games. Every Wednesday night, he played cards with the fellas. When it came to video games, Dustin was a pro; if he wasn’t playing them, he was watching videos on how to “beat” the games. Although Dustin fought some demons his entire life, he was, at heart, a caring, compassionate person who would do anything for his family and friends, as well as those whom he hardly knew. Dustin’s final gift to this world was his vital organs, muscles and tissues that were donated to the Iowa Donor Network, and because of that decision he made several years ago, many people will receive much needed transplants. Dustin is survived by his wife, Marique Ruth of Alta Vista, IA; two sons, Layne Van Ravenswaay of Sanborn, IA, Cole Andringa of Alta Vista, IA; his parents, Richard (Audrey) Drewelow of New Hampton, IA; biological father, William (Teresa) Ruth of Sumner, IA; grandparents, Larry and Karen Good of Rogers, AR, Bud Drewelow of New Hampton, IA; one brother, R.J. Drewelow of New Hampton, IA; one step-brother Mason Klemp of Sumner, IA; one sister, Traci (Chris) Diel of New Hampton, IA, one step-sister Taylor Klemp of Sumner, IA; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph "Hap" Ruth, Geraldine Ruth, Sue Drewelow.