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Robert Ruch Obituary

Robert C. Ruch, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday April 16, 2020. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years Rita M. (Ford) Ruch. Son Kevin Ruch of Camp Hill, Pa., daughters; Susan Daly of Patchaque, NY, Robin Burd of Camp Hill, Pa., Christine Ruch of Millersburg, Pa., son Michael Ruch of Charlotte, NC, and daughter Rita Ruch of Millersburg, Pa.. A brother Lloyd of Blandon, Pa.. Bob has 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Ruch, his mother Violet Mae (Hoffman) Ruch, and his grandson Kyle Richard Erdman. Bob was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Bob was a retired employee of the Federal Aviation Administration. Bob was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Laughlin, NV where he resided for nine years. Services and interment are private. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Give a Child a Voice, c/o O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown, Pa. 18109

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 18, 2020.

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Kevin Ruch

March 12, 2023

Love you Dad

Kevin Ruch

July 24, 2021

Missing you dad...

Kevin Ruch

April 12, 2021

Dad - Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. You will always be loved and missed.

Kevin Ruch

October 14, 2020

Approaching six months since your passing... I love and miss you.

Kevin Ruch

October 14, 2020

Approaching six months since your passing... I love and miss you.

Roger Marriott

April 24, 2020

Goodby old friend!

Kevin Ruch

April 23, 2020

Dad I love you and will always miss you.

Dean Ruch

April 18, 2020

Uncle Bob, the sense of loss you are no longer with us in body is immeasurable, but I know you are home in a better place in God's loving arms. The world is a lesser place in your absence, but also a better place because you gave yourself to Aunt Rita and your kids. Your legacy will echo for eternity, and I will miss you until we meet again. Rest easy Uncle Bob we have the watch.

Jim Quier

April 18, 2020

To the entire family of Robert . I am so sorry to hear about Robert and pray for our LORD to give you strength to endure this time of loss . Please know that we will all see our loved one again and be with our glorious Lord in his kingdom for all eternity . Amen

April 18, 2020

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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