John R. Ruland,
John R. Ruland
May 6, 1932 ~ October 6, 2012
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:30 P.M. Saturday October 6, 2012 at Cornerstone Baptist Church Elizabethtown, IN VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Bob Lay MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Cornerstone Baptist Church, P.O. 286, Elizabethtown, IN 47232. Reverend John Reginald Ruland Jr., 80, of Elizabethtown, Indiana, died at 1:51 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Rev. Ruland was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He founded and was pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Indiana, for 23 years. In 1997, Rev. Ruland was recognized as Pastor of the Year for Outstanding Smaller Church for faithful service. Rev. Ruland is survived by his wife, Gloria Thompson Ruland; his son, John Ruland III, and wife Ginger of Columbus, Indiana; his daughter, Debra Seeley and husband Michael of Auburn, Maine; his son, Timothy Ruland and wife Lorrie of Weare, New Hampshire; and his daughter, Laurie Rosner and husband Gary of Enfield, Connecticut. He enjoyed his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. He enjoyed preaching, ministering and giving of himself to his fellowship and community. He also enjoyed his family and his hobbies which included coin collecting, woodworking and studying the scripture. Born in Guilford, Maine, May 6, 1932, Rev. John Ruland Jr. was the son of late Mr. and Mrs. John Reginald Ruland Sr., of Sangerville, Maine. He and his wife Gloria celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past August. They met and fell in love while they were in high school. Together they committed their lives to serve others and God. In keeping with Rev. Ruland's wishes, cremation is planned. These arrangements were made by Jewell-Rittman Funeral Home, Columbus, Indiana.
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May 6, 1932 ~ October 2, 2012
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:30 P.M. Saturday October 6, 2012 at Cornerstone Baptist Church Elizabethtown, IN
VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church
OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Bob Lay
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Cornerstone Baptist Church, P.O. 286, Elizabethtown, IN 47232.
Reverend John Reginald Ruland Jr., 80, of Elizabethtown, Indiana, died at 1:51 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Rev. Ruland was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He founded and was pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Indiana, for 23 years. In 1997, Rev. Ruland was recognized as Pastor of the Year for Outstanding Smaller Church for faithful service.
Rev. Ruland is survived by his wife, Gloria Thompson Ruland; his son, John Ruland III, and wife Ginger of Columbus, Indiana; his daughter, Debra Seeley and husband Michael of Auburn, Maine; his son, Timothy Ruland and wife Lorrie of Weare, New Hampshire; and his daughter, Laurie Rosner and husband Gary of Enfield, Connecticut. He enjoyed his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
He enjoyed preaching, ministering and giving of himself to his fellowship and community. He also enjoyed his family and his hobbies which included coin collecting, woodworking and studying the scripture.
Born in Guilford, Maine, May 6, 1932, Rev. John Ruland Jr. was the son of late Mr. and Mrs. John Reginald Ruland Sr., of Sangerville, Maine. He and his wife Gloria celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past August. They met and fell in love while they were in high school. Together they committed their lives to serve others and God.
In keeping with Rev. Ruland?s wishes, cremation is planned. These arrangements were made by Jewell-Rittman Funeral Home, Columbus, Indiana.
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He was a great man. And will be dearly missed. It has been some time that i have been to church. I have not been back home in some time. I will miss you Paster John. Gloria i will keep you all in my thought and prayers.
Our Hearts go out to Gloria and the Entire Family. We will miss our Friend Pastor John. His Phone Calls, His Jokes, His Loving Compassion. His Prayers for us. In Heaven with no pain, where we will all meet again. God Bless, Sandy & Harold
Are thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
So thankful for the years we got to be you! Our children love you and have learned so much from you. Like James said, “you only looked at the soul of the person, you loved them for who they were”. Thank you for all the godly examples you left for us to follow! You truly left a legacy, forever in our hearts you will live!
So thankful for the years we got to be with you! Our children love you and have learned so much from you. Like James said, “you only looked at the soul of the person, you loved them for who they were”. Thank you for all the godly examples you left for us to follow! You truly left a legacy, forever in our hearts you will live!
Gloria, Johnnie, Debbie, Tim, & Lorie, you will never know how SPECIAL of a dad and husband you had. He was more than just a neighbor, friend or (boyfriend). We looked to him as a father, someone always there for us, to listen and give us advice. He will be missed far more than anyone knows. I know someday we will be reunited again, hopefully are mansions we be next door to each other. We Love you all. Rest in peace boyfriend…love your girlfriend!
My thoughts are with my friend, Laurie, and your entire family at this time. Your father sounded like a wonderful man who touched many lives.
Auntie & Family..you’ve been in my thoughts & prayers since Johnnie called me on Wed. AM. Wish I could be there for you, but there isn’t. I’ll definitely be with you in Spirit. He is at Peace with the Lord now. Flying high with the Angels. I love you all.
Always loved to here his jokes. Loved his wood working.Always thought it was so cute to see him in his scooter taking the dog for a walk.He will be missed,but always in our hearts.
Gloria, John, Deb, Tim & Laurie, I can not tell you how much I can feel your pain. I was truly crushed when I heard of Pastor Johns passing. I remember Pastor John back at Feeding Hills Bible Church. There was a warm and loving family and Pastor John was always the jokester. I remember the many times John & Gloria visiting with my Parents sipping coffee at the kitchen table, having all kinds of laughs and just enjoying each others company. I lost my parents back in 2002 & 2005. My Mom to heart failure and my Dad to Colon Cancer. I know your pain all to well. My heart and prayers are with you all. Pastor John will never be forgotten and neither will you. He’s in our hearts forever. I will be praying for all of you.
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All of our thoughts and prayers go out to him as well as our hearts go out to Gloria and his family. He was a wonderful person and he will be dearly missed by everyone.
He will be greatly missed by many.. He is home in heaven sing wonderful music to are LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.. The World lost a wise man..