Maurice A Ruelens

Maurice A. “Brud” Ruelens, 81, of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Nazareth, Northampton County, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was married to Ellen June (Bonner) Ruelens on March 24, 1957; they were married for 56 years.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Maurice A. and Adele (Bolz) Ruelens. Marty graduated from Irvington High School, NJ with the class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Marty worked as a superintendent of construction for 41 years. He was a member of the Free Masons, the American Legion, the Elks Club and was a skilled carver.

He is survived by Wife; Daughters, Renee (Ruelens),wife of Matthew Srock, Donna (Ruelens), wife of James Trinkaus, Tammy (Ruelens) Key; Son, Maurice C. Ruelens, companion of Jeff Harbin; 11 Grandchildren, and 4 Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown. Masonic services provided by Huguenot Lodge #377 F&AM, Kutztown, will begin at 7:45 PM. Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Road, Fleetwood. Military honors will be provided by Ray A. Master Post 217, American Legion Honor Guard, Topton, and the U.S. Navy. A procession will form at the funeral home at 9:30 AM Saturday.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Wayne County for their compassionate care and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH. 44691. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.