Gerard Adam Ruth Obituary
We bid farewell to Gerard Adam Ruth of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 2, 2026 at the age of 94. Gerard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerard Adam Ruth to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Selma Clair Rodriguez Ruth; his parents, Adam Nicholas Ruth and Alice Mae Meraux; and his sister Mae Alice Ruth Hodge. He is survived by: his children, Marsha Morgan (Reece), Andrew Ruth, Larry Ruth (Karen) and Amy Hartwig (Ty); his grandchildren, Ashley Morgan Bergeson (Ben), Laurel Morgan Malone (Jeff), Christopher Ruth (Kirsten), Brandon Ruth, Caroline Ruth, Madison Hartwig Juckniewitz (Mason), Andrew Hartwig and Greg Hartwig; and his great grandchildren, Bailey Bergeson, Blakely Bergeson, Colton Malone, Reeves Malone, Brooks Juckniewitz and Brynn Juckniewitz.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerard's memory to Manresa House of Retreats, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, or Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport.
