Obituaries

April 25, 1953 to August 31, 2022

KEWANNA - Richard A. Ruhnow, 69, of Monterey passed away peacefully at 1:40 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Majestic Care West Allen in Ft. Wayne.

Richard Ruhnow

Born on April 25, 1953 in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Emil and Mary Ann (Busart) Ruhnow. He was a Culver High School graduate.

Survivors include his wife Sheila Ruhnow of Monterey; children Matthew (Michelle) Ruhnow of Fishers, Andrew Ruhnow of Indianapolis and Troy Rose of Georgia; sisters, Margaret Bowersox, Denise Tharp and Gail Ruhnow; and grandchildren, Caden Ruhnow, Connor Ruhnow and TJ Sholes.

Mr. Ruhnow was a retired pipefitter and a member of Local 172 in South Bend.  He also owned and operated the Leiters Ford Tavern.

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter.

Mr. Ruhnow’s online guestbook and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.