Thomas Edward Ruhe

Thomas Edward Ruhe obituary, Emmaus, PA

Thomas Edward Ruhe

Thomas Ruhe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schantz Funeral Home, P.C. - Emmaus on Jan. 11, 2023.

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Thomas Edward Ruhe passed away at the Hospice of the Western Reserve on January 3, 2023. He was born in Ellwood City, PA in 1949 and he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967.
In 1971, he graduated with a BSEE degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
After graduation, he served 2 years active duty in the U.S. Navy and 4 years in the U.C. Navy Reserve.
During his career, he was employed by MCI Communications, McGraw Edison and 20 years at ABB Service. In 2002 he and a friend formed Total Energy Systems Technology (TEST), where he worked until retirement. TEST is an electrical power, testing, and repair service company.
He was a lifetime member of IEEE.
He was married for 49 years to Linda, his college sweetheart. The couple resided in Westlake, Ohio.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, PA 18103.
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