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Carl Louis
Carl L. Ruetz died Friday, May 24, 2013, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born May 11, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio to William J. and Edna (Eff) Ruetz. Carl lived in the Heatherdowns area of Toledo for 63 years and the last three years at Otterbein Portage Valley Retirement Village.
Carl was a veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific (New Guinea) for three years. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries in combat, two battle stars and the Bronze Star for bravery. He was active in Boy Scouts of America for 27 years and Scoutmaster of Heatherdowns troop 200. He received the Silver Beaver, scouting's highest local Council award.
Carl was a talented woodworker making most of his furniture. He also made Shaker reproduction pieces for many years. He worked as a gardener and maintenance man at the Ward Canaday Estate for 32 years. He retired in 1986 as Building Supt. of the Spitzer Bldg. Co. having worked there for ten years.
Carl was a sixty-one year member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was loved by many and respected by all.
Carl was preceded in death by parents, 2 sisters and 7 brothers. He is survived by his wife Theda of 67 years; two sons, Carl Ruetz, Jr. (Linda) of Whitehouse, OH and David Ruetz (Sherry) of Cadillac, MI. Also surviving are five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and sister, Lucy Pitts of Bryan, OH.
Friends may call at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave., on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1825 Glendale Ave., with Pastor Jim Wicker and Pastor Jim Budke officiating. Burial will follow in Toledo Memorial Park and Cemetery, Sylvania, Ohio. The family suggests memorials to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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So sorry to hear of his passing. I didn't know him that well as a nephew of his daughter-in-law, Linda, but I know he was a great man and I'm proud to have a set of his wonderful handmade Shaker oval boxes.
Doug Kohn
May 30, 2013
Carl...So sorry to hear of your father's death...Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..Mary Jo
May 29, 2013
Carl and Family, so sorry to see of your Dad's passing. The first image to pop in my mind was him in his Scoutmasters uniform. Did he ever wear regular clothes? Between church & growing up in Heatherdowns, there were a lot of memories. Peace to you all. Bill Gors
Bill Gors
May 27, 2013
Dear family I'm so sorry for your lost of your love one may the fond memories continue to give you peace and may the God of all Comfort be with you.
R Hands
May 27, 2013
My sincere condolences to Mr. Ruetz's (can't bring myself to call my troop leader Carl) family. He was a wonderful example to a lot of young men.
Juon Ludeman
May 27, 2013
My sincere condolences to Mr. Ruetz's (can't bring myself to call my troop leader Carl) family. He was a wonderful example to a lot of young men.
May 27, 2013
So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. My deepest sympathy and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Janet McCloud Barta
May 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about Carl's passing. I enjoyed being part of troop 200 for many years. Because of his dedication, there are many boys from the Heatherdowns area that are better men today.
Vern Fauble
May 26, 2013
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