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Scott Ruhland Obituary
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Died: May 27, 2022 in Chicago, IL
Scott David Ruhland, 49, of Chicago, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago.
Beloved husband and best friend of Togiwaty (Togi), treasured son of Bob and Joyce (Alms), cherished brother to Lisa, Kurt (Kate), and the late Alison (1971), much loved uncle to Joel, Leah, Abigail and Miriam, nephew and cousin to a large extended family, and a dear friend to many around the world.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 2, at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Private burial will be at a later date in St. Columba Cemetery.
After starting his career as a city planner in the late 1990's in California, Scott put his career on hold in 2015, to see the world. A trip originally scheduled for one year became three years of travel in South America, Southeast Asia, and considerable time in Indonesia. He also indulged his passion for mountain climbing, snorkeling, and beach sunsets, taking him from sea level to summits around the world. The highlight of his travels was meeting his future wife Togi in Bali. He married Togi in a beautiful tropical wedding in 2018. They returned to the United States in 2019 where he resumed his career in Chicago as an urban planner. He was also happy to renew his loyalty to the Chicago Cubs.
Scott was an avid cook, food and craft beer connoisseur. Friends remember some of his signature dishes. He and Togi enjoyed exploring new restaurants and sharing their finds with others, traveling and exploring beaches.
Scott was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marie (Bieschke) Ruhland (2019).
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Dan Schoenholz
June 2, 2022
I got to know Scott in 2006 while managing the update of the City of Fremont's General Plan. Scott was the staff planner assigned to work on the update; I had the pleasure and good fortune of serving as his supervisor for several years. I appreciated and relied on his land use planning expertise and his good sense and judgment. He was an enthusiastic contributor to the project from its inception in 2006 until the Plan´s adoption by the City Council in 2011. The Plan, which has guided Fremont´s "strategically urban" development for more than 10 years, is part of Scott´s legacy.
As his supervisor, I approved Scott´s leave requests, which usually involved trips to the mountains or to exotic foreign destinations, or both. I particularly recall a trip he made with his uncle to Argentina to climb South America´s highest peak, Aconcagua.
Scott left Fremont in 2013 or 2014 for a promotional opportunity in another city, but I wasn´t too surprised when I learned that he had resigned in 2015 to indulge his passion for travel and adventure in Asia. I talked to Scott a couple of times after his return to the US, but (sadly, in retrospect) I never managed to connect with him on one of his subsequent visits to Fremont.
I've attached a photo of Scott with community members at an outreach event for the General Plan project in 2006.
Scott was a talented planner, a great co-worker, and an adventurous soul. My condolences to Scott's family and friends on your loss.
Jeff Mengler
June 2, 2022
It was a privilege to have known and worked with Scott, albeit briefly and on one project. Deepest condolences to family and friends.
John Loper, DuPage County DOT
May 31, 2022
Offering family and friends our heartfelt condolences. Scott's humor, humility and professionalism have left indelible impressions upon all he met and worked with. God Bless Scott and the entire Ruhland family!
The team at SB Friedman
May 31, 2022
In fond memory of Scott Ruhland, a dedicated urban planner who strove to make the places he touched better for all.
JIM FEKEN
May 31, 2022
My deepest condolences to Scott's family. Scott was my classmate in high school. While we lost touch after graduation, his laughter and warm smile still endures. He left a legacy of positivity and joy for the rest of us that will continue.
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
May 28, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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