Faith Rutz Lake Cemetery

Faith Lutheran Church of Waconia acquired the historic Rutz Lake Cemetery and through purchase and gifts has expanded the site. Founded over 100 years ago by Zion Methodist Church of Mayer, the Rutz Lake cemetery was abandoned until Faith Lutheran Church restored the property to its original beauty.

The cemetery is non-denominational, open to non-members and maintained by a perpetual care fund.

Faith Rutz Lake Cemetery schedule of costs (9/01/03)

2 Traditional Monument Lots $ 600
1 Traditional Monument Lot $ 350
1 Traditional Monument Lot - non-member $ 750
(Markers purchased separately)

2 Flush Monument Lots $ 500
1 Flush Monument Lot $ 300
1 Flush Monument Lot - non-member $ 700
(Markers purchased separately)

1 Cremains Lot (2 burials) $ 300
(Markers purchased separately)

Inquiries regarding lot purchases should be directed to
Pete Marnie at HM::952-442-7036, Cell: 612-237-5342 or pcmarnie@yahoo.com

Directions to Faith Rutz Lake Cemetery (Map)

From Waconia, take County Road 10 to County Road 30 (the Mayer road) to Rutz Lake Road and turn left. The cemetery is on the right.

Officers of the Cemetery Ministry

President -  Randy Wendland
Vice-president -  Jon Wempner
Secretary - Dale Bradt
Actuary - Pete Marnie
Superintendents  - Howard Lake
                                   Eldon Westlund