A visitation for family and friends for Russell will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Phenix City, 3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. A celebration of life funeral service will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Grace Freewill Baptist Church, 10290 Lee Rd. 240, Phenix City, Alabama 36870. A burial with military honors will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 Hwy 169, Fort Mitchell, Alabama 36856.
Mr. Ruhland was born May 25, 1954 in Napa, California; son of the late Eric F. and Ruby Fuller Ruhland.
He He is retired from the US Army and a member of Grace Freewill Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Ruhland, sons, Thomas Ruhland, Alphonse Ruhland (Desirai), Shelby Joe Ruhland; grandchildren, Alphonse, Anastacia, Andrew, Dante, Alex, Summer, Gabby, Raiden, Alia, Eleazar and great grandchildren, Sadie, Jacob and Allie.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the Ruhland family.