JOHN J. RUTHENBECK Avon/Portage, Indiana John J. Ruthenbeck, age 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. He was born December 29, 1971, in Gary, IN, the son of John and Betty Ruthenbeck. Affectionately known as Joe, he was a 1990 graduate of Portage High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice in 1995 from Purdue University. Joe was currently working for Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals as a Pharmaceutical Representative. Joe enjoyed body building and physical fitness, loved to go whitewater rafting, jet skiing, sky-diving, and most extreme sports. Joe was also involved in Pit Bull Dog Rescue. Joe is survived by his loving family: his parents, John and Betty Ruthenbeck, of Valparaiso; sister, Jennifer (Spencer) Knight, Crown Point; niece, Alexandra Knight, Crown Point; grandmother, Cora Hughes, Hobart; best friends, Jerry Thomas, Avon, Jeremy Thomas, Avon, and Jason Haddix of Avon; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family and dear friends. He is also survived by his faithful and loving companion, his dog "Howie". A visitation for John J. Ruthenbeck will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Cremation will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Memorials in Joe's memory may be made to the donor's choice. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at 219-942-2109 or www.reesfuneralhomes.com
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