Adam Michael Ruihley

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Ruihley, 49, of Powell, Ohio, on June 20, 2026, after a brave and hard fought battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, exceptional father, a beloved son and brother, and a loyal friend. He shared a loving marriage of almost 23 years with his college sweetheart and best friend, Erica, and was a proud father to their two sons, Rian and Coen, who were the center of his world. Likewise, he was the center stone of their family… strong, kind, supportive, and always there.

Adam was born on February 6, 1977, to Gerald and Claudia Ruihley, and was raised in the tight knit small town of West Unity, Ohio. He grew up there with a strong work ethic and a respectful kind spirit that remained with him throughout his life. He also graduated as high school class president of the Hilltop class of 1995.

He started his college education at The Ohio State University where he met Erica and many lifelong friends. He graduated from The University of Toledo in 2001 and soon after began a career in Insurance Sales with Rodgers Benefit Group. In 2013, he joined Aetna as a Sales Executive. Adam had a unique ability to form genuine connections and relationships with colleagues, brokers, and customers. He ended his successful career at Aetna as Market Head of Sales, Great Lakes, supporting Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan. He was a trusted leader and mentor to many and took great pride in his work and his team, who he truly valued and cared about.

Adam’s greatest accomplishment was his family and his most cherished memories were time spent traveling and vacationing with them. He also loved nothing more than a crisp cool morning at the ballfields cheering on his son Coen’s team, an adventurous hike exploring a new park with his son Rian, and a quiet morning at home with black coffee and his wife and pup Marley by his side.

He was an avid Buckeye fan who loved college football, craft beer and live music. Concerts with friends brought him so much joy. He had an amazing sense of humor and an infectious laugh. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and happiness to many, and although his time with us was far too short and he will be deeply missed, the love he gave and the countless memories he created will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Erica (Haas) Ruihley; his sons, Rian and Coen Ruihley; parents, Gerald and Claudia Ruihley; sister Betsy (Mike) Vaughn; father- and mother-in-law Dick and Gretchen Haas; brother-in-law John Haas (Sarah); and nephews Connor, Quinn, James, and Luke as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of his life from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 1, at Schoedinger Dublin, 5980 Perimeter Drive Dublin, Ohio 43017.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Blue Beautiful Skies Fund for Lung Cancer Research https://giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/314981