John M. Ruland

John M. Ruland, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, age 77 years, of Cairo, New York, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, New York. He was born on January 24, 1945, in Long Island, N.Y. and is the son of the late Robert W. and Shirley (Buck) Ruland. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his three sisters Nancy Ruland, Marie Trappanato and Kathy Ruland, and his two brothers Charles and Robert Ruland, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years Christine Ruland of Cairo, his daughter Karen Rivenburgh and her husband Dave of Acra, grandson Andrew J. Snyder of Acra, great granddaughter Mia Lynn Snyder of Acra, granddaughter Mikayla Rivenburgh, two brothers Richard Ruland of Tennessee and William Ruland of L.I., sister Muriel “Huntz” Rivera of L.I., many cousins, nieces, nephews, many extended family members and friends. During John’s lifetime, he served his country proudly in The United States Army during Vietnam, while serving, he was stationed in Germany, and was honorably discharged on June 3, 1969. John was a member of The Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cairo, and he so enjoyed attending services there with his family. John was employed at Senior Citizen’s Housing in L.I., as maintenance, retiring after 32 years of employment there. When he moved to Greene County, he was employed at the former Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill, N.Y., presently now The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, also working as maintenance. He loved spending time with his family and extended family, especially gatherings at his and Christine’s home –greatly enjoying dinners, barbecues and family gatherings. He loved many things – including animals, fishing, the outdoors, watching and feeding the birds, taking care of his home and mowing his grass. He was an avid bowler and he was quite often seen enjoying his Coors Light. The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff for the loving and compassionate care of our dear John during his stay at The Columbia Memorial Hospital’s I.C. U. Unit in Hudson, N.Y. and also for the kindness that they have shown to our family during this difficult time. John’s smile and presence will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace. For those wishing, contributions in John’s memory may be made to The Resurrection Lutheran Church, P.O. Box # 563, Cairo, New York, 12413, or since John loved animals very much to : Animal Kind, 721 Warren Street, Hudson, New York, 12534 or to The Columbia Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, New York, 12534. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, New York, 12413. A Celebration of Life and memorial service will be held at The Resurrection Lutheran Church, Routes 32 and 23, Cairo, New York, 12413 on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. at the church, with Pastor Victor Nelson, officiating. The United States Army will conduct U.S. Army Honors in John’s memory at the church, at approximately 11:45 A.M. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

John M. Ruland

January 24, 1945 - February 16, 2022