Richard R. Ruland

Dear Uncle Rick, You were an enormous force and presence in my life. I'll forever admire how you raged against death; your body failed, not your brilliant mind, kind sir. A heartfelt thanks to you, Elaine, for the many years in which you cared for him, loved him. He filled a huge hole in your heart, as you did likewise. Unc, I trust in some fashion, you, Royd, Donny, and Melvin are fishing for walleye and northern pike in the waters of heaven. Please share an occasional cocktail with your...

Dear Uncle Rick, You were such a powerful force in my life. I'll forever admire the manner in which you raged against death; your body failed, not your brilliant mind, kind sir. A heartfelt thanks to you, Elaine, for the many years you cared for and loved him, as he did the same. Unc, catch some walleye and northerns in the waters of heaven with Royd, Donny, and Melvin. Please share a cocktail with your beloved wife, Toby. God bless. I love you, Teri Lyn

On behalf of the Spellman family, Ruth, Donny, Pam, Garrett, Karen, and Kim, we send our deepest sympathy to Ricki and Rod. Our parents connection from Gettysburg, to Fort Bennington, to the summer cottage, weddings, and more goes back almost 70 years! Mom was very upset to hear of Rick’s passing. We will all cherish many years of love and laughter throughout the years. Peace, love, and blessings to all. It’s 5 0’clock somewhere and Rick and Toby are enjoying those homemade whisky sours from...

On behalf of the Spellman family, Ruth, Donny, Pam, Garrett, Karen, and Kim, we send our deepest sympathy to Ricki and Rod. Our parents connection from Gettysburg, to Fort Bennington, to the summer cottage, weddings, and more goes back almost 70 years! Mom was very upset to hear of Rick’s passing. We will all cherish many years of love and laughter throughout the years. Peace, love, and blessings to all. ❤

Dear Rick , I just wanted to thank you for all the memories I have from being a kid and now as an adult. I remember going snowmobiling with you and Tobb and my parents, spending time at the cottage and your house. Thank you for being a great friend for my dad. Going to Canada fishing, hunting and just spending time together. But most of all for allowing my mom, after my dad passed, to become a part of your life. You filled a void in her heart and she did the same for you. Rest in peace and...

Rod and Ricki, So sorry for your loss. Thank you Rick for your service to our country.

Dear Ricki and Rod,
So sorry to hear about your dad! I always liked him and have fond memories of being at your house growing up. Thinking of you,
Kathy