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Brian Ruch Obituary
Fond du Lac - Brian Ruch, 56, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday November 22, 2020 after a long battle with mental illness. He was born on March 5th, 1964 to Norman and Joanne (Liner) Ruch. Brian was preceded in death by husband Malcolm Jacox, brother Kevin Ruch and his grandparents Ambrose and Eileen (McEssy) Liner and Reuben and Marjorie (Krueger) Ruch.
Brian is survived by his daughter Staci, his Parents, Sister Colleen and brother-in-law Andy Doll and their children: Lyddia Ruch-Doll, Andrew (Doll) Ruiz, Marilyn Doll, Joanna Doll, Brenan Doll and Emiline Doll. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Beverly (Podewells) Ruch, nephews Tyler Ruch and Samuel Ruch, one great nephew Dax Skipper and his dear friends Tammy and Patty.
On behalf of Brian, his family extends a heartfelt thank you to Patricia Peterson for giving Brian the gift of Staci and the blessing of being a Daddy.
Dear to his heart were those with developmental disabilities. Bryan actively served his community and those most dear to him through Fishing Has No Boundaries, Special Olympics programs, the ARC of Fond du Lac and through his participation in the Polar Plunge.
He had a way of breaking through barriers and connecting with autistic youth with his vast patience, gentleness and compassion. In his work with students at the Fond du Lac High School, Brian became known as the "Autistic Whisperer."
SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Brian's family invites relatives and friends for visitation at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Due to the pandemic, social distancing and masks will be required.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in honor of Bryan to the Treffert Center of Fond du Lac for Autism Treatment Services or the Blandine House for treatment and recovery of alcoholism.
Online condolences can be shared at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com.
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Charlene Juoni
November 29, 2020
Brian was great with the students at Fondy. He truly understood some students so well. He had a heart of gold for others and you knew the moment you met him. My son was a student in his class and loved his humor. As a fellow education employee, I am happy to have known him. To Staci, I never knew or met you but every time Bryan talked about you, he was so happy with joy!
My deepest sympathy to your family,
Charlene and Isaac Juoni
Gabby Born
November 24, 2020
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Mr. Ruch. I am a student at Fond du Lac High School and heard about his passing. I never got to know Mr. Ruch personally, but I often saw him in my lunch periods helping out students with special needs and his smile sure could light up the room. The passion he shared for his students showed each and every day. May god bless your family during this difficult time and take care.
Gabby Born
November 24, 2020
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Mr. Ruch. I am a student at Fond du Lac High School and heard about his passing. I never got to know Mr. Ruch personally, but I often saw him in my lunch periods helping out students with special needs and his smile sure could light up the room. The passion he shared for his students showed each and every day. May god bless your family during this difficult time and take care.
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