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Dec. 28, 1931 - Sept. 1, 2010

Kenneth W. Ruhl, Jr.

Kenneth W. Ruhl Jr. went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2010. His last hours were spent peacefully with his family at his side. He was born in Marion, Ohio on December 28, 1931 to the late Kenneth W. and Thelma Ruhl Sr. and was a lifelong resident of the Marion area.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois E. (Patrick/ Elswick) Ruhl and is survived by their son Gary and daughter Carol as well as her two sons Daniel and James. He was also preceded in death by his step daughter, Cindy (Melvin) Basinger/Swisher.
Kenny worked for the Erie, Erie- Lackawana, and ConRail railroads for 43 years and retired in 1994. He was a member of the Marion Loyal Order of the Moose 889. He was a man who liked the simple pleasures in life, a visit with family and friends, a quiet meal or a lively evening with the grandchildren. Inheriting the love for the outdoors from his father, he enjoyed boating, camping, fishing and hunting with his sons, grandsons and friends. A man of quiet faith and kindness, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Helen N. [Toni] (Byers/Basinger] Ruhl; son, Gary Ruhl of Marion, Oh.; daughter, Carol (Terry) Radcliff of Marion, Oh.; 20 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; a brother, John (Fani, {Fa 'Nee}) Ruhl of Palm Bay, Fla.; sisters Karen (Richard) Frazier of Nebraska, and Patricia (Raymond) Winters of Marion, Oh.; step sons by Lois Ruhl, Daniel E. (Linda S.) Elswick of Marion, Oh., and James E. (Linda K.) Elswick of New Bloomington, Oh.; and stepsons by Helen Ruhl, Jerry (Minah) Basinger of Zanesville, Oh., and Donald (Elizabeth) Basinger of St. Mary, Oh.; an aunt, Donna (Ruhl) Porter of Columbus, Oh; numerous nieces and nephews; and Carol Fallon of Marion, Oh. who for his last 18 years was like a daughter.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Boyd-Born Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM at the funeral home. Reverend Steve Jobe will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Marion Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Kenneth may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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FRED RUHL - Sep. 5, 2010

Condolence----I was sorry to hear about my cousin Kenny's passing, but I know he endured enough over the past couple of years and he is in a better place now and at peace. Linda and I will be praying for you Toni and all of the family as you face the days and weeks ahead. May memories of happier times help sustain you all.
mary kibler - Sep. 3, 2010

Condolence toni,so sorry to hear of kenny's passing.i remember him as a customer at prospect laundry.he always had a smile.he will be missed.take care and God bless you and the family in this trying time. mary and frank kibler
mabel young - Sep. 3, 2010

Condolence: I am very sorry 2 hear bout ur lost n no ur very syrong .I no ur get through this.I very sorry Tony n hopin ur all rite.
Linda Messmer - Sep. 3, 2010

So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. He was a great man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family especially Tony, Carol and Gary.
Linda, John & Katie Messmer
Bob Boltz - Sep. 3, 2010

Condolence Pat Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother . May God comfort you and your family at this Time.