Birth date: Jul 4, 1941 Death date: Dec 17, 2017
Robert J. Ruster, Sr., age 76, of Spring Lake, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2017. He was born on July 4, 1941 in Kalamzoo, MI. He is the son of John P. Ruster and Joanne VanWoerkom Ruster. In 1961 he married his high s Read Obituary
To Bob, your Mom and the rest of the Ruster family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will always remember him as happy and smiling and just a genuine nice guy. He was always willing to help anyone, which was shown through his volunteering with the department. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Jack Adams
Sorry Ruster family for your loss. We pray for comfort in the Lord for Joyce and the family.
I played Basketball on the 59 State Champ team in KZ and we both played on the Baseball team also. Have great memories of those years.
We both enjoyed going to several Comet Alumni Tiger games in the last several years where we caught up on old times and our families.
May the grace of God be with the Ruster Family.
BILL VROEGOP, Kalamazoo.
I am so sorry to read that Bob died recently. I was a member of the 1959 Kalamazoo Christian High School Boys state championship team with Bob. I was a 10th grader who was elevated to the varsity team for the tournament run. I didn’t know Bob very well since I was two years younger. However, I do remember that Bob was a very good basketball player who was instrumental in helping our team win the state championship. Bob was a great guy and I feel very blessed to have known him.
May God bless and strengthen Joyce and Bob’s extended family.
Duane Triemstra, Class of 1961.
Bob was good high scholl friend and an importat part of our State
Championship basketball team. He led outstanding
Christian life.
John Oosterbaan
Dear Joyce,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. There is no good time for a shock like this but the holiday season is the worst, I know from personal e perience. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you will find strength and comfort in your memories and staying close to those you love and care for. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Roberta
I was so blessed to have Coach Ruster as a mentor and friend. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Doug Barnhard
So incredibly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May you always remember your dad in a way that brings a smile to your face <3
Praying for you all. So sorry for your loss.
