Jack (JR) Ruehl died in his sleep after a long illness that stole his strong personality. He was a multi- facetted human being. He served in the Air force, traveling may times overseas during the Marshall Plan years. He sang in the Air Force Chorus for several years as a classical baritone. He played violin, was a great carpenter, boater, and also a small plane pilot.
He leaves four children Kristin, Katie, John and Kim, and their spouses, his nine grandchildren, as well as his longtime companion, Helen Farnan.
