Passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home. Age 79 years.

The son of the late Florence Alice (Grenier) and Edward Xavier Ruh was born, July 9, 1944, in Los Angeles, California. He married Nancy Jane McClung, November 26, 1971, in Shalimar, Florida. His wife of 52 years survives him. Bob graduated from St. John Seminary, Camarillo, California and served with the U.S. Air Force, retiring with over 20 years of service. Following his Air Force retirement, he was employed by Sears and H&R Block. Robert was very active with his churches, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Saginaw, Holy Trinity, Bay City and St. Pius X, Hale. He was a Commission Lay Minister, a member of the Befrienders, and the Holy Spirit Men’s Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #414. He was a member and past President of the Historic District Association in Saginaw. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and working in his yard.

Surviving besides his wife, Nancy, are three daughters and their spouses, Shannon and Larry Treadway; Melissa and Matt Dowis; and Kelly Ruh; eight grandchildren, Cassandra, Elijah, Melora, Sarah, Aaron, Bobby, Caleb and Donald; two great grandchildren, Graham, and Regan Mae; a brother, two sisters and their spouses, Charles and Georgine Ruh; Donna and Jim Jumper; Carolyn and Stuart Heaton; several nieces and nephews. A sister, Marjorie McMillan has predeceased him.

The funeral liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1035 N. River Rd. Saginaw, MI 48609. Rev. Peter Gaspeny will officiate with burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Friends may visit with family from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Directors, 201 N Miller Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609, where the Knights of Columbus #414 will pray the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also visit at the Church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral liturgy. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Holy Spirit Catholic Parish. www.casefuneralhome.com