Virginia Ann “Ginger” Ruyle, 73, of New Berlin, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1950 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Charles Burger and Delmo Merriman Burger. Virginia married Bruce Wayne Ruyle on November 21, 1987 and he survives.
Mrs. Ruyle is also survived by her children: Amanda (Mike) Ruyle-Ryan of Loami, Jason (Hilary) Ruyle of Bloomington Leslie (Raymond) Ruyle- Barnett of Chatham, and five grandchildren: Payton, Addison, Raelyn, Olivia and Kelby.
Ginger graduated from Jacksonville high school in 1969 and attended Western Illinois University and Lincoln Land Community College. In high school, Ginger was an active member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and held office as an Advisor. She worked as a secretary at Illinois Meter and as a secretary for the Masonic Temple of Springfield Illinois, she worked in the fine jewelry department at Kohl’s Department Store, as a book keeper for Bruce Ruyle Heating and Air Inc., and she retired from the Illinois Department of Revenue. Ginger was known for her kind spirit and stubborn will.
A funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Sunday September 15, 2024 at Bisch Funeral home West, 2931 Koke Mill Road. The family will greet friends from 1:00pm until the time of funeral service at Bisch West. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League.
