Ralph R. “Pete” Ruth Jr.
Ralph R. “Pete” Ruth, Jr., 68, of Bruceton Mills, WV, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. The son of the late Edna I. Warrick and Ralph R. Ruth, Sr., he was born February 17, 1942, in Morgantown, WV.
He graduated from University High School in 1961. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He retired as an operating engineer of heavy equipment in 2000 and was a member of the operating engineer local 132. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 32nd degree, Morgantown Union Lodge No. 4, A.F.&A.M., Osiris Shrine, VFW Post 1589 and the American Legion #0174.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Luisa Rogers Ruth; two sons and spouses, John C. and Renee Ruth and Peter A. and Lori Ruth, all of Bruceton Mills; a sister, Kay Hess of Perryopolis, PA; and three granddaughters, Tori, Taylor and Addyson Ruth.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Ruth.
Family and friends may call at the CARL R. SPEAR FUNERAL HOME, Brandon-ville-Bruceton Mills, today from 2-9 p.m., and on Saturday, July 31, 2010, from 10 until the 11 a.m service with the Rev. Greg Moran officiating.
Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens, Westover, WV with Masonic Graveside services.
Condolences may be sent on line at www.spearfuneral home.net