Douglas Ruterbusch Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Bay City, Michigan

Ruterbusch, Douglas W., Frankenmuth, MI, Formerly of Bay City, MI. Douglas William Ruterbusch, known simply as "Rudy" by thousands of students he taught and coached over two decades at Bay City Public Schools, has passed away. November 20, marked the end of a lengthy battle with heart disease and...

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RIP COACH!!! My condolences to the Ruterbusch family.The short time i had with Rudy will be cherished ,I have told many Rudy stories over the years about a man that gave all he had and the many hours we forged out the meaning of what Handy meant "wrestling".Thankyou coach for your guiding hand,the youth of Bay City will forever be in you debt.
The meaning of Rudy,friend,coach ,teacher,mentor and family ! What better can one stand for!!
Dave Speaker ,T.L.wrestling 1969

Dave Speaker

December 14, 2011 | Negaunee, MI

To one of my coaches. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Bill Kohn

December 02, 2011 | Kawkawlin, MI

Thanks to Mr. Ruterbusch's patients I learned to drive and alot about Biology You were a great teacher!!

Jill Diehl

December 02, 2011 | Deltona, FL

Heartfelt concolences -- Mrs. R, Chris, Victor and Kurt -- I never had any of his classes but did learn a lot from him- he cared- you are all in my thoughts...

Tony B

December 02, 2011 | Bay City, MI

My thoughts and prayers to everyone he knew and loved.
Rudy was the reason I started into wrestling in highscool as a freshman. He convinced me to come out for the team to "stay in shape over the winter" in his first hour Biology class in November 1971......little did I know then that it would take me to college on a full wrestling scholarship, land me in his shoes as Handy's Wrestling coach when I graduated while coaching against him at Western and basically help define my entire...

Todd Haberland

November 30, 2011 | Temperance, MI

Kurt and family,
Your father had the ability to always make us really think and really laugh- qualities I'm sure you've inheirited and will remain through generations in your family. He's left such an unforgettable impression on so many. I feel honored to be one of them.
Take care old friend
Kim Nickel Class of 83

Kim Nickel

November 29, 2011 | Kawkawlin, MI

So sorry to hear about Mr Ruterbusch's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and a very fun drivers training teacher. He will be greatly missed.

Melissa

November 28, 2011 | Auburn, MI

Mr. Ruterbusch was a great teacher. We were better for having known him.

Vicky Graboske (Andrews)

November 28, 2011 | Royal Oak, MI

Sharon and family- my sincerest condolences to you and the entire family on your loss. My prayers go out to you and hope that you will find comfort in each other's memories of Doug.

Carol Taylor

November 28, 2011 | Bay City, MI

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