Richard W. RUHLING

RUHLING, Richard W.

80, of Palm Harbor, formerly of Madison, CT, passed away with family members at his side on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Palm Harbor. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Martha Servis Ruhling; two sons, Christopher Ruhling of North Kingstown, RI and Craig Ruhling of Southampton, NY; one stepson, David Jansen; three stepdaughters, Deborah Mackinnon, Mary ou Fusi, and Sarah Jansen; and 10 grandchildren, Luca and John Fusi, Brittany Bodager, Ben Howell, Jacob, Hadley, Richard II, Anna John and Cailin Ruhling. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Born in Bronx, NY to George V. and Katherine Ruhling on Feb. 20, 1935, he graduated from Bronx H.S. of Science and later, with a B.S. degree from Manhattan College. He served in the United States Air Force. He was founder and owner of United Components, Inc. A manufacturer's representative firm for electronic components for over 30 years headquartered in Rhode Island and Madison, CT. He enjoyed sports, was an avid golfer, past member of Madison Country Club and had served on numerous boards and committees of various homeowner's associations and clubs. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 25 at 3 pm at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor. Memorial donations may be sent to Suncoast Hospice, 164 West Lake Rd, Palm Harbor.