Thursday, January 18th, 2024
Thomas Ruetschilling
Thomas H. Ruetschilling, age 80 of Minster, Ohio died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Minster, Ohio.
He was born on June 2, 1943, in Coldwater, Ohio and raised by Cletus & Irene (Ruetschilling) Lampert. He married Roseann Bruns on July 15, 1967, at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, Ohio, and she survives in Minster.
He is also survived by daughters and husbands: Linda and Jamison Wilson, Centerville, and her children Lauryn Burdette, Taylor Burdette and fiance Dylan McDermott; Christa and Carl McNaughton, New Bremen, and their children Derek Bornhorst and Trevor McNaughton; sisters-in-law: Irene Bruns, Chickasaw and Pat Bruns, New Bremen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws: Dan & Mary Bruns, Walt Bruns, Joseph Bruns, Ken Bruns.
He was a member of St. Augustine Church, graduated from Minster High School, and retired from Dannon Yogurt. He played softball, enjoyed fishing, all outdoor activities and nature. He was an avid OSU and Browns fan and enjoyed all sports. Tom kept a meticulous yard but especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Grand Lake Hospice and Cancer Association of Auglaize County.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
