In loving memory of

Richard Ruth
December 1, 1953 - March 5, 2005

Richard L. Ruth, son of Richard F. and Emillie E. Cox Ruth, was born December 1, 1953 in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from Clear Creek School. On August 10, 1974, Dick was united in marriage to Elaine Parker, they later divorced. He was employed by John Deere for 28 years. Dick is survived by his fiance, Susie Harden, and her daughter, Kara Krogh of Tipton, Iowa; daughters, Kara O'Hara of West Liberty, Iowa and Jamie Dlask, and husband, Chuck of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his ex-wife, Elaine Ruth of Tipton, Iowa; his mother, Emilie Young, and husband, Ralph of Oxford, Iowa; brothers, Pat Ruth, and wife, Donna of Hills, Iowa, Bill Ruth, and wife, Karen of Tiffin, Iowa and Joe Ruth and wife, Tammie of Chariton, Iowa; sisters, Darlene Barney, and friend, Stanley Crow of Riverside, Iowa, Judy Ruth, and friend, Robbie Dailing of Oxford, Iowa, Gerri Turecek, and husband, Joe of Iowa City, Iowa, Colleen Rempe, and husband, Richard of Fort Madison, Iowa and Mary Wells, and husband, Rick of Coralville, Iowa; grandsons, Bryon O'Hara, Brandon Lukemeyers and Braydon Claussen; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Francis Ruth; and a great-niece, Elissa Clayton.

Tributes

j.r.f.g. wrote on Mar 13, 2005:

"Some comments made after hearing of his passing: He was a good worker and a good person. He was always joking about something, likable to work with. Dick always came off as a big tough dude but underneath his rough exterior there was a good kind hearted man. When he respected you, you knew you had made a friend. He always wore an International Harvester cap while working for green John Deere. He is wearing a cap and angel wings now ~ God bless & we"

Donna Wiskus wrote on Mar 9, 2005:

"Kara Renee(Ruth) and family, You are in our thoughts as you have always been."

DANELLE ELDEEN wrote on Mar 9, 2005:

"DEAR EMILIE AND RICHARD'S FAMILY-SENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON AND BROTHER-I BELIEVE HE'S IN OUR FATHER'S HEAVENLY ARMS-KNOWING NO PAIN OR HEAVINESS OF OUR EARTHLY BODY-ARM AND ARM WITH YOUR DAD/HUSBAND. MAY HE REST IN PEACE-GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU- DANELLE"

Betty & Frank Webb wrote on Mar 9, 2005:

"Aunt Emilie and Family, I send my thoughts and prayers to you with our sympathie at this time of your lose Dick was one of the four of us that had the age all the same Myself, Dick Harold and Ginger we all had that in calim well we will keep him with us each time we have a birthday because he will be celebraating the life he had and the new life he has with God in his family. love, Frank and Betty Webb call us if you need any thing."

Robert E. Cox-Keith wrote on Mar 9, 2005:

"Aunt Em, Life is eternal, love is immortal and death is only a horizon. life is eternal as we move into the light and a horizon is nothing, save the limits of our sight. There is nothing that any of us can say that will ease the pain of losing a child. A part of the soul of a mother is torn apart. It is not the normal course, we are not supposd to bury our children. But we must hold tight to our faith and one another, for it is all that we have now at this time of trial. Dickie lived life fully and without regret. He had a grand life and a exuberant legacy. Remember the good times and smile. I was just commenting last week how we had an intact generation we had not lost a single cousin and than mother calls with the news of Dickie's death, this certainly puts things in prospective for those left behind to love more deeply and laugh louder. My prayers go out to my dear godmother, Emily Ruth Young, her surviving children, my cousins and their families. Much love, Robert"

BOB GRIFFIN wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"TO ALL DICKS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WE WISH TO EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DICK, FROM HIS EXTENDED FAMILY THAT HE WORKED WITH AT JOHN DEERE HARVESTER IN EAST MOLINE IL. AND HIS WORKERS HE WAS TRANSFERED WITH FROM JOHN DEERE P.D.C. IN MILAN WHERE WE ALL STARTED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF OUR LOSS, DICK WILL BE SADILY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY AT JOHN DEERE HARVESTER, MAY HE REST IN PIECE, AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. THANK YOU, BOB"

Tina & Roger Waibel (Rob\\'s sister & Brother-in-l wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"Judy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. We love you Tina & Roger"

Susie\\'s Pearson co-workers wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"Susie, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We hope you know that we are here for you. Please don't hesitate to call on us. Your friends from STAR"

SUE BEHRE wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"Judy I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time for you and your family. Take care of yourself"

Dick and Marilyn Wells wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"To all of Dick's family, We offer our deepest sympathy to Dick's family. This was certainly a tragic event. We are in Florida right now and are unable to be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."

Sue Little wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"Dearest Emilie and Family, we were very sad to hear about Dick's accident and tragic death. We ran into him at Menards a few months back and he said things were going great for him and Susie. Our hearts are with you, Sue (Littke) and John Little"

Chad O\\'Hara wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"To all the family and friends of Dick, I would like to express my deepest sympathies during this time of loss. I know that we all will miss him dearly."

AJ & Beverly (Parker) James wrote on Mar 8, 2005:

"To a special brother-in-law. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time."

Glenn & Shirley Stewart wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"Susie, We are so greatful to have known you and Dick for 6 short months. What brought us together, was our mutual friend \Linda\" in her time of grief"

Margaret Ellen Welsh and Family wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"You have our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved \Dick'.May God bless and keep you near."

Bob and Jane wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"Susie and Kara: Thinking of you. Bob and Jane"

Jess Parizek wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"To Kara & her family -- I'm sorry to hear of the loss, I'm glad to have you as a friend Kara, and I want you to know that I'm here no matter what."

MARVIN SWENKA AND FAMILY wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"to the Ruth Family: Sorry to hear of your loss beloved one.Richard was a man of honor to himself and others. A special note from Marvin Swenka:..... Of all the friends I've ever met, your the one I won't forget. And if I die before you do,I'll go to heaven and wait for you. I'll give the angels back their wings and risk the loss of everything Just to prove MY FRIENDSHIP is true. your in our prays and thoughts Richard. MARVIN SWENKA & FAMILY LEWISTOWN MISSOURI."

Chuck and Judy Lukemyres wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"Our thoughts and prayer's are with the family at this time."

John & Pat Isaacs wrote on Mar 7, 2005:

"Dear Aunt Emilie, We want to tell you that our hearts are broken for the great loss you have, We are sorry for not coming around,but it is time for your family to help you threw this great loss to go on,don't give up we all need to have you here still. As a cousin growing up around Dick he was such a daring young boy, he could ride a pony and not be afraid of doing anything he could run like the wind when we were playing a game and be very gentle when around his younger brothers or sisters. As time went on and he grew into a young man just out of school. When I decided to be getting married I wanted to have each of my younger cousin's in my wedding Dick was a usher along with Harold they were great for the role, He was a person whom always wanted you to remmber him by a statement in his style of what he did. His hair,he wore it long on one side,never thought I would see him with long hair, because I can remmber his Dad cutting off his hair a butch. He had a fancy red car and drove so fast, he liked to give you rides and listen to you scream, and I could scream. And I think my son's and John & I will always remmber Dick being at the County Fair and having his Tractor in the many pulls that he loved to do. Please know that we all want to extend our Sympathy to Ralph & You and your family. Sincerely yours John & Pat, John & Jessie,Dalton,Austyn & Riley and Tom & Lynne' and Charlie & Bryanna & Ella Isaacs"