It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph D. Ruch of Ravenna, Michigan, who passed away on November 29, 2022, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Ruch and Margaret Ruch (Buzas); and his siblings, Ed, Jerry Ruch, Ruth Cunningham Stiver and Gertie Levandowski.

He is survived by : his wife Judith "Jude" Davis; his children, Joseph D. "Joe" Ruch II (Jacqi) of Walker, MI and Sarah M. Ruch (Brad Holtzlander) of Allendale, MI; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Avery and Danielle Ruch; his children, Mikael Wenngren and Tina Rundstrom; his siblings, Retired Donald Ruch (Dottie) of Pahrump, NV, Elizabeth DeVries of Ravenna, Josephine Meyers of Ravenna and Mary Hayford of Muskegon; and his siblings-in-law, Carole Ruch and John Levandowski. He is also survived by 13 nieces 13 nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to the Ravenna Fire Department, the Ravenna Lions Club, or the Harbor Hospice Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services