Paul W Ruese

Paul W Ruese obituary, Kernersville, NC

Paul W Ruese

Paul Ruese Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 22, 2025.
Paul William "Bill" Ruese Jr., age 79 of Kernersville, NC passed away on August 18, 2025 at Kernersville Medical Center at 11:00am. Bill was born June 14, 1946 originally from Wapak. Son of the late Paul and Marjorie Ruese.

He is survived by his wife Elaine whom he married February 21, 1976, his son Kevin and wife Joy, her children Conner and Zach and also a daughter Sara and her son Maurice.

His siblings Michael (deceased) and wife Yvonne, two children Patrick and Allison from a previous marriage to Linda Ruese. Also sister Nora Schreel and husband Fred, along with son Paul and his three daughters.

Bill graduated from Wapak High and Ohio State University, also attended Kent State with a degree in Trades of Industry.

Bill started his career as a teacher at Scioto County Joint Vocational School and retired as a plant manager for AMP/Tyco.

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