Todd Ruzicka Obituary: 41-Year-Old Husband and Father Dies Following Farm Accident in Minnesota

Todd David Ruzicka, 41, of St. James, Minnesota, died on October 24, 2026, from injuries sustained in a farm accident. His family, colleagues and community remember his life and legacy.

Todd David Ruzicka Dies Following Farm Accident

Todd David Ruzicka, a 41-year-old husband, father and Minnesota wildland firefighter, died on October 24, 2026, after sustaining injuries in a farm accident. According to his published obituary, he passed away surrounded by his family in Rochester, Minnesota.

Todd was born on July 26, 1985, to Larry and Pat Ruzicka and grew up on a family farm in North Bend, Nebraska. His early experiences working on the farm helped shape his lifelong interests in agriculture, the outdoors and hard work.

Todd Ruzicka’s Career and Service as a Wildland Firefighter

Todd built a career in wildland fire management, beginning with seasonal work in Colorado in 2006. He later joined the Alpine Hotshots and developed extensive experience in fire suppression, prescribed burning, forestry and search and rescue.

After working in South Dakota, he moved with his family to St. James, Minnesota, in 2025. He subsequently worked for Romsdahl Companies before accepting a position with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as a wildland firefighter and forester. His work included supporting fire-management programs and sharing his knowledge with colleagues.

Remembering Todd Ruzicka: A Devoted Husband and Father

Todd married Danielle in March 2019. Together, they raised two children, Emmett and Elise. His obituary describes him as a proud and loving father who treasured time with his children.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Todd enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, running, golfing, college football and wrestling. His family and friends remembered his warm smile, joyful spirit and genuine kindness.

His death is a profound loss for his wife, children, parents, siblings, colleagues and friends. The family has requested memorial contributions toward a fund for Emmett and Elise or donations to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

A memorial service is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in North Bend, Nebraska, followed by a celebration of life and luncheon.

May Todd’s family find comfort in the memories they shared and in the support of those whose lives he touched.

Todd Ruzicka: Obituary Details

• Full name: Todd David Ruzicka

• Age: 41

• Date of birth: July 26, 1985

• Date of death: October 24, 2026

• Hometown: St. James, Minnesota

• Place of death: Rochester, Minnesota

• Reported cause of death: Injuries sustained in a farm accident

• Wife: Danielle Ruzicka

• Children: Emmett and Elise

• Occupation: Minnesota DNR wildland firefighter and forester

• Memorial service: November 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

• Service location: St. Charles Borromeo Church, North Bend, Nebraska

Editorial note: Todd’s death, age, family information, career history and the farm accident are documented in his published funeral-home obituary. The available obituary does not provide further details about how the accident occurred, so the circumstances should not be embellished.