This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: RUHS, GREEN, WITZAK, HOWELL, STEWART Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22944/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RUHS, Mr. Bruce W. Of Kalamazoo Bruce died unexpectedly Thursday morning, June 19, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born April 7, 1955 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Louis and Marjorie Ruhs and had been a life long area resident. He was a skilled machinist for over 35 years and was currently employed by Parker ABEX. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother on January 27, 2006. On July 30, 2004, Bruce married the former Denise Green, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Robert (Alecia) Ruhs of Sturgis; his father, Louis Ruhs of Kalamazoo; one sister, Barbara (Michael) Witzak of Kalamazoo; three brothers, Robert (Kathleen) Ruhs of Boyne City, Thomas (Deborah) Ruhs of Kalamazoo and James (Linda) Ruhs of Trophy Club, TX; five nephews, Andrew Ruhs, Christopher Ruhs, Alexander Ruhs, Craig (Valerie) Ruhs and Todd Ruhs; three nieces, Amy (Chad) Howell, Sarah (Chas) Stewart and Katie Ruhs and two brothers-in- law, David Green and James Green. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, June 23, 2008 fro! m 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Cremation will follow visitation. A graveside service will be held 11 Saturday morning, June 28, 2008 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Comstock Township, with Pastor Glenn Middleton of Christian Fellowship Center of Sturgis, officiating. Memorials in Bruce's memory may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center, 200 Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/22/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.