Robert Ruland
Jerseyville |
DATELINE: Jerseyville
NAME: Robert Lee Ruland passed away in his sleep early May 10th in his bed with his wife and beloved dogs, Dixie, The Beagle, and Aerial near him.
BORN: December 17, 1940 in Strum, Wisconsin
PARENTS: Paul & Rosalie (Senn) Ruland (Both Deceased)
MARRIED: Carolyn J. Peterson
DATE & PLACE: April 13, 1962 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
MEMBERSHIPS: Lifelong Member of NRA,
OCCUPATION: He graduated from University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire with a Bachelor in mathematics and geography. He Worked a number of years with ACIC in St. Louis as a Cartographer with Dept. of Defense. He was seen all around Jerseyville walking those dogs miles and miles a day in rain or shine.
VISITATION: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday May 13, 2014
At Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville
FUNERAL: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday May 14, 2014
At Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville
OFFICIANT: Pastor Tim Weihrauch
BURIAL: Elsah Cemetery
MEMORIALS: TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Road Dow, IL. 62022, where he volunteered for 3 years.
SURVIVORS
WIFE: Carolyn J. Ruland
CHILDREN: Kristine Kay Cunningham (Steve) , Kelly Rochelle Turner (Kurt Chamberlin) Dr. Kevin Scott Ruland and his wife, (Dr. Sandy Beverly)
GRANDCHILDREN: Stephen, Cpl Michael (Venisse) and Scott Turner, Margaret Rose and Anna Cunningham, Simon and David “Max” Ruland
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Mason Turner
SISTER: Georgine Herbert
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, Siblings: Marvin, Marion and Jane
Alexander Funeral Home