- Date Of Birth: September 13, 1954
- State: Tennessee
John Edward Ruch, 65, went home to be with the Lord on July 15. John was born in Binghamton, New York on September 13, 1954. He joined the Navy in 1975. He served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1984, after being wounded in the line of duty. He was awarded the Purple Heart twice. John loved his family, his country, his five Yorkies, Notre Dame Football, Civil War history, Abraham Lincoln, and visiting Gettysburg. He is survived by his wife, Dianna, sons Joseph and Christopher, daughters Jamie Morse, Carrie Loos, Kelsey Shue and numerous grandchildren.
