Obituary of John William Ruhsam

Ruhsam, John W., (Colonel, U.S.M.C. Ret) 87, of Sun City Center, Fla passed away June 27, 2009. He was an ace fighter pilot during World War II in the United States Marine Corps retiring with the rank of Colonel. He was a ROTC instructor in Venice, Fla after retiring from the Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara M. Ruhsam. Survivors include his wife, Doris, three sons, John, Thomas and James, five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, Fla (813) 634-9900.