Joseph Ruch

Joseph Foster Ruch, age 82, of Zionsville, passed away September 10, 2011. He was born on July 17, 1929 to the late Joseph and Neva Foster Ruch. He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Indiana and attended Indiana University after enlisting and serving in the United States Navy following World War II. He worked as an Insurance Underwriter and retired as an Independent Agency Partner. Joseph was a member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, the Scottish Rite, Tin Can Sailors and the American Legion. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. In his spare time he was an avid fisherman, golfer, history buff and sang in various church and community choirs. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wakeman Ruch. Survivors include his sons, Glen Wakeman Ruch and Steven Eric Ruch (Susan Flory); granddaughter, Lisa Ann Ruch. Friends and family will gather on Thursday, September 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m with the funeral service starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, Carmel, IN. Please visit www.leppertmortuary.com, where you can sign the guest book, leave a personal message for the family or ...[more]

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e a contribution in memory of Joseph to the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, Carmel, IN. Interment will take place in Milford, Indiana on Friday, September 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Milford Cemetery.