John Anthony Ruh (80), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, at home in Okemos, Michigan. He was born on October 8, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to John J. and Clara (Grunst) Ruh.  

After John graduated in 1961 from Brother Rice High School (Chicago), he pursued a bachelors in finance and a master’s in business administration from the University of Detroit. He spent 30 years as a banker, working at National Bank of Detroit, Manufacturers and Comerica. John also enjoyed working part time as a realtor.  

In 1965, John married the love of his life, Marilyn Wroblewski, and together, they built a family and a life filled with love and laughter. John was a devoted father to Michael Ruh, Danette (Joe) Tuscher, Melissa (Tom) Watts, and Brian (Shelley) Ruh and a loving grandfather to Ryan, Logan, Jacob, Aubry, Brenden, Joshua, and Alexa.

John enjoyed playing bridge with his Phi Kappa Theta fraternity brothers. He also bowled in a league, played softball and went golfing.

John is predeceased by his parents and his sisters; Dorothy, Lorraine and Marion. John’s legacy is carried on by his loving wife Marilyn, his children, and his grandchildren. 
 
John Ruh will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His warmth, wisdom, and the joy he brought to everyone will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In honor of John’s wishes, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in John’s honor be made to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation or the HealthWell Foundation which were a great support to John.

John’s obituary was written by his loving family.