1933
2017
John T. “Ted” Rhuark
Age 84, formerly of Massillon and East Canton died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 in Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. Born June 10, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Elwood and Ida “Sid” (Campbell) Rhuark. He was a Massillon resident for two years and formerly of East Canton for more than 20 years. Ted was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, U.S. Army veteran and retired from the U.S. Army reserves after 22 years where he served with the Army Security Agency. Ted was also retired from RTI Technologies Inc. He was a member of the Massillon Church of Christ, life member of the American Legion, Lowell D. Oberly American Legion Post #667 for 22 years, Massillon American Legion Post #0221 and the G.D.I. Club.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Munn; second wife, Anne E. Rhuark in 2012; one grandson, Kevin Kessler in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Julia Ann Rhuark; 11 children, Lisa (Lewis) Miller, Larry (Sue) Kessler, Ron (Pam) Kessler, Carol (Randy) Sauers, Barney (Barb) Kessler, Barb (Doug) Slabaugh, Jane (Ray) Kmatz, Rich (Kris) Kessler, Tob (Mary Ann) Coss, Todd (Jennifer) Coss, Timothy (Tara) Coss; 23 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; one sister, Judith Eynon.
Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Sanders Funeral Home in East Canton with Glenn Hawkins officiating. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday from 1–2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care, 713 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH. 43701 or the American Legion.
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John will be remembered by all of us!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Gene Carver
Gene M. Carver
Other
August 4, 2023
John T. "Hoob" Rhuark was a defining and positive figure in my early life. I appreciate all he and John Cummings did to keep steering me in the right direction in Ravenna and Lecce, Italy, when we served in the U. S. Army Security Agency. He was instrumental in making Detachment Bravo an outstanding element of the USASA in Europe.
Steve Smith
Work
August 4, 2023
He was a GREAT ONE and he is missed by all who served with him!!!!
Gene Maynard Carver
Other
August 3, 2021
I also served with John (although in Italy we called him more often by his nick name "Hoob"). A good man to have as a friend and fellow service man.
Tom Harris
August 31, 2017
Fond memories of John. I was stationed in Italy with John and remember what a great guy he was.
Millard " Mac " McKusick
August 31, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Rhuark family. I worked with Ted years ago and I remember him as a fun and caring man.
Denise Weaver
August 9, 2017
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