Father of Nancy Rueth Has Died (Posted 8/15/08)

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Harold G. Rueth, Sr., age 90, of Hammond, IN passed away on Friday August 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucille (Peters) Rueth and his children: Claudia Rueth Zemaitis of St. John, IN, Nancy Rueth of New York, NY, Richard Rueth of Schererville, IN, Harold Rueth, Jr of Griffith, IN, Thomas Rueth of Munster, IN, Jerome Rueth of Naperville, IL, Mary Rueth of Munster, IN and Lucie Rueth of Highland, IN. He also is survived by grandchildren including Nicole Fara of Munster, IN, Renee Lamb of St. John, IN, Emma Rueth of Naperville, IL, Mary Kaye Rueth of Chicago, IL, Richard J. Rueth of Griffith, IN, Mark Rueth of Munster, IN, and Kristin Rueth of Munster, IN.  Harold will also be lovingly remembered by his eight great-grandchildren, as well as sons and daughters-in-law, grandsons-in-law and granddaughter-in-law.

 

Friends may visit the family at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 7132 Arizona Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323.

 

Harold was born in Chicago, raised in Dyer and lived his adult life in Hammond.  He successfully led home and land development companies and a lumber yard, initially in partnership with his brother Herbert until Herbert's untimely death in 1969.  Harold did a major remodel and renovation of Bishop Noll Institute.  He also built many area churches and residential communities.  He created or participated in development of over 4000 acres in Northwest Indiana, including Briar Ridge, Castlewood, Woodland Estates, Sheffield Estates and many others.  More important to Harold was his family and the Catholic Church.  He worked tirelessly for both.  His unbounded charity was exemplified by his ongoing support for Bishop Noll Institute.  He was a kind and loving, just and humble man and will be missed by all who know him.  In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to Bishop Noll Institute.

 

Condolences may be sent to Nancy Rueth at nancyrueth@msn.com.