1921 - 1997
TEC5 US ARMY
Harold was drafted into the U.S. Army at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa, on October 30, 1942. In 1943, Harold wrote home: "This is the hottest place in the world in Iran." Harold served as a truck driver in the China, India, and Burma Campaigns during World War II. TEC5 Ruhde was honorably discharged November 30, 1945, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
Enlistment November 14, 1942
Discharge November 30, 1945
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Resident Of The Month June Elizabeth (Jensen) Ruhde was born on September 21, 1922 in Audubon, Iowa. She is the daughter of Matt and Dessa Jensen. June was the middle child as she was born in between two brothers and two sisters. June grew up and attended school in Audubon. She spent most of her life in Audubon. June's main work was cleaning houses in the Audubon area. In 1942, June was married to Harold Ruhde. Also during 1942 Harold was sent to fight in the war. In early 1943, June gave birth to their first child, a son named Larry. At that time Harold was still in the army, but was allowed to come home for a brief three days when Larry was born. Finally in 1945 Harold returned home. Together they had one more son named Steve. Harold got a job working for F.P Ross as a mechanic and worked for Manning Community School driving a school bus. June also did some part-time work at Manning school cleaning desks and other odd jobs. Harold, June and the two boys enjoyed taking small trips and sight-seeing. June's son Larry currently lives in Carroll, Iowa with his wife Elaine. Steve lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife Karen. June has three grandchildren; Ryan, Robb and Renee. She also has one great-grandson, Zack. June has been a Resident at the Manning Plaza since January 2004. She enjoys spending time in her room and she loves music. |
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Manning Monitor article------ 1943
County Boys Safe In Iran
The boys say that, "all of us had I known each other before going into the army, so we
consider ourselves very lucky to be together." Pfc. Harold Ruhde In Iran Pfc. Harold Ruhde writes: "Enjoy reading the Manning Monitor very much. It's about 2 months old when I get it, but just like a new one here to me. This is the hottest place in the world in Iran. |
SERVICES Friday, July 25, 1997, 2:00 P.M. Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa
OFFICIANT Reverend Marshall Brown First Presbyterian Church, Manning, Iowa
MUSIC "In The Garden" "Abide With Me"
Kay Rutherford, Soloist
Connie Siepker, Organist
INTERMENT Manning Cemetery Manning, Iowa
GRAVESIDE MILITARY RITES American Legion-Emil Ewoldt Post 22 Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 3517
CASKETBEARERS Virgil Reid, Myron Bogatzke, Gary Knueven, Steve Hausman Leonard Dammann, Lewis Schmitz
THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT,
WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE.
DRIVERS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION MUST TURN ON VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS
On August 9, 1942, Harold was united in marriage with June Elizabeth Jensen at Audubon, Iowa. Two sons, Larry and Steven, were born to this union.
Harold was drafted in the United States Army at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa on October 30, 1942. He served as a truck driver in the China, India, and Burma Campaigns in World War II and was honorably discharged November 30, 1945, at Camp Grant, Illinois. Harold was a mechanic at the Ford Garage from 1946 to 1962 at which time he began working at the bus barn at Manning Community School until his retirement in 1984.
Harold was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and was a volunteer fireman. He loved to fish and work on his car. His yard was his pride and joy.
On Tuesday, July 22, 1997, Harold died at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa following a lengthy illness. He reached the age of 75 years, 11 months, and 12 days.
Besides his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two infant brothers.
Harold is survived by his wife, June Ruhde, of Manning; two sons: Larry Ruhde and his wife, Elaine, of Carroll, and Steven Ruhde and his wife, Karen, of Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren: Renee and her husband, Mitch Busch, of Grapevine, Texas; Rob Ruhde, of Keller, Texas; and Ryan Ruhde, of Omaha, Nebraska; one great grandson: Zach Busch, of Grapevine, Texas; four sisters: Arlene and her husband, Al Jensen, of Manning; Marge and her husband, Chuck Loftus, of Myrtle Beach, North Carolina; Dorothy Wiese, of Manning; and Virgene Hausman, of Halbur. Harold is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still water. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anoitest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.