John Edward Ruhl

passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

John is a US Navy Veteran who served during WWII. He also worked for the railroad and was a welder for the International Association of Machinists. John was a proud antique car aficionado and a current and active member of the VFW and American Legion of Coon Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and seven Siblings.

John is survived by his Loving Wife of 35 years, Thelma; Daughters, Pamela, Diane, and Heidi; Step-children, Pat (Armin), Mark (Carol), and Joe; Siblings, Mike Ruhl, Mary Jean Manos, Delores Jenosky, Frances Stolman, Milo Ruhl, and William Ruhl; many Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Special thank you to the caring staff of St. Therese of New Hope and North Memorial Hospice.

~Visitation~

Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 4:00 Pm-7:00 PM at

Gearhart Funeral Home

11275 Foley Blvd, NW

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

~Mass of Christian Burial~

Monday, November 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior at

Church of the Epiphany

1900 111th Ave NW

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

~Interment~

Epiphany Cemetery

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Gearhart Funeral Home

763-755-6300