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Richard Ruhe Obituary
Richard J. "Rick" Ruhe, 72, of Leipsic, died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.
He was born Aug. 21, 1951, in Lima, to Paul Bernard and Rosemary (Kerner) Ruhe. He was married to Carolyn Elaine Kagy and she died Feb. 17, 2017.
Rick's survivors include five siblings, Dave (Jan) Ruhe of South Charleston, Allan (Elaine Kleman) Ruhe of Ottawa, Jane (Nick) Horstman of Ottoville, Nancy (Denny Kuhlman) Shalter of Ottawa, and Jeff (Bernice) Ruhe of Ottawa; brother-in-law, Clint (Patti) Clouse of Tiffin; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was also preceded by his parents; and sister, Chris Clouse.
Rick retired after 40 years from Whirlpool in Findlay. He loved horses and was a member of US Trotting Association.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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Mark Buehrer
October 24, 2023
Sorry to hear about Rick. We worked together for a few years in the Warehouse at Whirlpool, and road to work together for a couple years. Had some late nights driving up to Toledo Raceway Park to watch the horse races. My condolences to his family.
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