James C. RUEHRMUND Sr.

1926 - 2021

RUEHRMUND, James C. Sr., 94, of Richmond, Va., died on February 18, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Va. in 1926. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1947 and served 22 years in the Navy until he retired in 1969, holding the rank of commander. During his Navy career, he served on eight different ships, including the U.S.S. San Pablo (AGS-30), which he commanded from 1965 to 1967. In his final tour of duty, he served as the Commandant of the Defense Language Institute, East Coast Branch, in Washington, D.C. Jim was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of almost 60 years, Elsie Evans Ruehrmund, who died in 2010. He is survived by two of his four sons, James Ruehrmund Jr. of Richmond and John Ruehrmund of Gloucester; daughters-in-law, Carol Pollock and Annette Ruehrmund, both of Richmond and Cindy Ruehrmund of Gloucester; grandchildren, Jessica Ruehrmund Unger of Indianapolis, Ind., Shauna Bradley of Cartersville and Steven Ruehrmund of Richmond; stepgrandchildren, Kenneth Martin and Brandi Jones of Gloucester; seven great-grandchildren and countless friends. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Tina Wells of Baltimore, Md. He was predeceased by his sons, Charles Ruehrmund and David Ruehrmund. Jim was known for his passionate love of history and always had a good story to tell. The family would like to thank his medical and hospice teams at Bon Secours Hospital and his devoted home care nurses, Estelle Bervine and Aretha Cowles. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, in Hollywood Cemetery. Wearing of masks and social distancing will be required. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society.