1921
Richard
2004
Richard H. Rugh
February 14, 1921 — October 5, 2004
Richard H. Rugh, 83 of Coal Valley died October 5, 2004 at his home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, Coal Valley with Rev. Timothy Snart officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at Glennwood Cemetery, Coal Valley with military rites conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to Pathway Hospice or First Presbyterian Church, Coal Valley where he was a member.
Richard was born February 14, 1921 in Colona Twp, IL to John and Bertha M. Miller Rugh. He married Carrol Trego on November 19, 1941 in Rock Island.
Richard was employed as a maintenance supervisor for John Deere and Company, Moline for 30 years. He retired in March of 1980.
Richard was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of the American Legion in Springfield, IL. He also was a member of Scottish Rite and Coordinate Bodies Valley of Moline and Valley Lodge #547 AF & AM, Coal Valley, IL.
SURVIVORS
Wife Carrol Coal Valley
Son Jack (Zaiton) Rugh Falls Church, VA
Daughters Susan (Ray) Stropes Chilhowee, MO
Christine Rugh Coal Valley
7 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren
Sister Jackie (Lon) Shattuck Coal Valley
Brother-in-law Ralph (Betty) Kuhn Coal Valley
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Kuhn.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, Coal Valley with Rev. Timothy Snart officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at Glennwood Cemetery, Coal Valley with military rites conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to Pathway Hospice or First Presbyterian Church, Coal Valley where he was a member.
Richard was born February 14, 1921 in Colona Twp, IL to John and Bertha M. Miller Rugh. He married Carrol Trego on November 19, 1941 in Rock Island.
Richard was employed as a maintenance supervisor for John Deere and Company, Moline for 30 years. He retired in March of 1980.
Richard was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of the American Legion in Springfield, IL. He also was a member of Scottish Rite and Coordinate Bodies Valley of Moline and Valley Lodge #547 AF & AM, Coal Valley, IL.
SURVIVORS
Wife Carrol Coal Valley
Son Jack (Zaiton) Rugh Falls Church, VA
Daughters Susan (Ray) Stropes Chilhowee, MO
Christine Rugh Coal Valley
7 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren
Sister Jackie (Lon) Shattuck Coal Valley
Brother-in-law Ralph (Betty) Kuhn Coal Valley
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Kuhn.
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