Raphael A. “Ray” Ruder age 82 of Green Valley, Illinois formerly of Germantown Hills, Illinois passed away at 12:30am Saturday May 21, 2011 at Autumn Accolade in Green Valley. Born Oct. 14, 1928 the first son of Reynold A. and Frances M. (Elbert) Ruder. He married Mildred Rohman Oct. 28, 1950 in Metamora, IL, she survives.
Proud father of seven children; Sr. Beth Marie Ruder, Daughter of Charity of East St. Louis, IL, Michael Ruder of Groveland, IL, Ivan Ruder of New Orleans, LA, Patrick (Deborah) Ruder of Groveland, IL, Brian (Missey) Ruder of Green Valley, IL, Matthew (Beth) Ruder of Pekin, IL, and 12 grandchildren. Ray is also survived by brothers; Roger (Janet) Ruder of Metamora, IL and Bill (Lynn) Ruder of Eureka, IL: sisters Barbara (Mike) Summer of Warner Robins, Georgia and Ellen (Jay) Mitchell of Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by one son Raphael and one brother.
Ray served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Okinawa from 1951-53.
He worked in construction for 43 years working as a Superintendent for Becker Brothers Construction 1964-1983, ten years with Tony Engst, and 14 years with Schrepfer & Martin. Member of Carpenter’s Union 183, Spring Bay American Legion Post # 1115 and a member of the original volunteer Fire Dept. of Germantown Hills. Served as President of the Woodmore School Board. Original member of Metamora Knights of Columbus Council #3060 and member of St. Mary’s of Lourdes Catholic Church.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am Thursday May 26, 2011 at St. Mary’s of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Neri Greskoviak officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 pm until 8 pm at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with recitation of the rosary at 8 pm. Cremation rights will be accorded after Mass with burial of ashes at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Metamora at a later date. Memorials may be made to Spring Bay American Legion Post #1115. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com