Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Michael C. Ruzek

— Pillars of the City —

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Michael C. Ruzek Marker

Inscription. Austin native Mike Ruzek, excelled in high school sports and emerged as a leader from the class of 1964. After graduating from Luther College, he returned to Austin to begin his career in financial planning. He established the Austin Health Insurance Agency in 1998. Mike established Spruce Up Austin and served as its president for 12 years. He was also a founding member of the Austin High School Alumni & Friends Association and helped to establish their Distinguished Alumni program. As a founding member and chair of the Austin Area Foundation, he served as their representative on the Hormel Foundation Board. Mike has been active with the Development Corporation of Austin, Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, Austin Athletic Club, YMCA and the Mower County Veterans Memorial.

Erected 2022 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 43° 40.383′ N, 92° 58.477′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on Main Street North just south of 7th Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on an Austin

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flood wall pillar, on the west side of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Olav H. Hegge (here, next to this marker); Miguel Garate (here, next to this marker); Jacob "Jake" Herzog (a few steps from this marker); Frank W. Bridges (a few steps from this marker); Susan Grove (a few steps from this marker); Larry L. Dolphin (a few steps from this marker); Patricia K. Piper (within shouting distance of this marker); Geraldine A. Rasmussen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

Also see . . . Pillars of the City: Michael C. Ruzek. (Submitted on November 1, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Michael C. Ruzek image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: Michael C. Ruzek

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Michael C. Ruzek Marker

Looking east. Austin Mill Pond in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.