Anthony "Tony" William Ruhe
Anthony "Tony" William Ruhe
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RUHE Anthony “Tony”: Born March 18, 1931 to the late Anthony and Mary (Thiemann) Ruhe. Tony passed November 3, 2025. Tony was preceded in death by his wife Joan (nee Geise). He was a devoted father of Sandy (Ron) Reed, Karen (Steve) Shipp, Joyce (Dr. Steve) Wendelken and Susan (Lorri) Hallquist. Dear Grandfather of the late Keith (Beth), Stephanie (John), Mark (Olivia), Caitlin (Leighton), Daniel, Jessi, Adam, Josef, and Andrew. Dear Great Grandfather of Caroline, Ryker, Axyl, Leo, and two more on the way. Caring brother of the late Richard (Rosemary) Ruhe and Rita (Bill) Becks.
Tony served in the Army as a Corporal in the 73rd tank battalion during the Korean War. Tony was stationed above the 38th parallel the entire time he served in Korea. Tony would tell you that his greatest accomplishment was his five Queens (Joan, Sandy, Karen, Joyce & Sue). Tony loved to make and gift his jam and thoroughly enjoyed collecting his 480 vintage irons.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11:00AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with visitation beginning at 10:00AM.
Memorial may be made to St. Andrew - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School 5900 Buckwheat Road, Milford, OH 45150.
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