Frank was born in Shalersville, Ohio on December 30, 1936 to parents Frank W. and Florence M. (Toth) Ruehr. “Mr. Shalersville” as Frank was known, was deeply passionate about farming, managing the family farm his whole life. A close second to his heart was anything Shalersville Twp. He spent 20 years with the Twp. road department then went on to enjoy 32 years as a Shalersville Twp. Trustee. Frank spent many years on the Mantua/Shalersville Fire Dept. Board, past vice-chairman of the Portage County Trustee Association and active with the Shalersville Historical Society. In his rare spare time, Frank enjoyed bowling, but his family was the most important aspect of his life.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Erma June (Starcher) Ruehr and his children Debbie (Dennis) Bujak, Frank (Ruth Anne) Ruehr Jr. and Jeff (Diane) Ruehr. His beloved grandchildren Jenny (Brian) Hirsch, Kristen Bujak (Nate), Kimi (Jeff) Zifchak, Richard Ruehr, Allen Ruehr (Arlena), Tierney (Don) Bryant, Scott (Amanda) Ruehr and Lance (Victoria) Utt. Left also to cherish his memory are 17 great-grandchildren, his sister Susan (Jack) Riehm and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Florence Ruehr and great-grandson Tripp Bryant.
Friends will be received at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St, Ravenna, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 4pm until 7pm, where funeral services, officiated by Deacon Gerry Scopilliti, will be held on Thursday at 11am. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shalersville.
Donations in his name can be made to the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
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