Nick H. Ruysenaars, 99, of Port Neches, passed away April 27, 2006, at his residence.
Mr. Ruysenaars was born February 9, 1907 in Port Arthur and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a descendant of the early Dutch settlers of this area. He was a retired Dairy Farmer and a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland and a member of the Knights of Columbus having served as a Grand Knight.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth.
He is survived by his daughter, Theodora R. Quebodeaux and husband, Harold of Bridge City; two sons, Nick Ruysenaars, Jr. and John R. Ruysenaars both of Port Neches; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Ashby, Joseph Quebodeaux, Christine Mize and Nick Ruysenaars, III; six great grandchildren, Cole and Amanda Ashby, Megan, Madelyn and Macie Mize and Nickolas G. Ruysenaars; three sisters, Wilhemnia Edwards, Johanna Kent and Dora Brammer Smith..
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel with Reverend Shane Baxter officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
For those desiring Memorial Contribution may be directed to the St. Charles Catholic Church 211 Hardy Ave. Nederland, TX 77627.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Quebodeaux, Brad Mize, Nick Ruysenaars, Peter J. Ruysenaars, Robert Brammer and Ron Darby.
