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Timothy R. Ruhland, 68 of St. Louis, Missouri sadly passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2022. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Eugenia (Miller) Ruhland and his beloved brother, Mark Ruhland.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Maggie, who has been his childhood sweetheart, best friend and soulmate for over five decades. Tim is also survived by his children Amy (Brad) Butler, Tim (Autumn) Ruhland, Anne (Steve) Bryan and grandchildren, Jimmy & Loren Michels, Jack & Maggie Ruhland, Luke & Abe Bryan, Morgan, Mackenzie & Caleb Butler, and, his brother and sisters, Michael (Peggy) Ruhland, Jean (the late Mark) Ruhland, Ginger (Philip) Brodeur and Nadine (Don) Scofield. Tim is “Papa” not only to his grandchildren but also to his great nieces and nephews as well as many other neighborhood children. Tim is a graduate of Normandy Senior High School where he had played soccer. Tim ran his own business, The Locker Room, for many years. He sold Cardinal souvenirs alongside his dad and family at Sportsman’s Park and the original Busch Stadium, and also sold cars at Dave Sinclair and George Weber. His retirement years were spent hanging out with his wife, watching over his family and loving on his grandbabies.
His family will remember him as a man who loved his family deeply. He will be missed forever.
Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Sunday October 30, 2:00 pm until service at 5:00 pm. Service concludes at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please donate to The American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.
No words can be offered that will ease this pain and devastation your family is feeling. Sending prayers and love to all of Tim’s family. Never was there a time that I wasn’t greeted by Tim with a big loving hug along with …. “How ya doin kid”
The world lost one of the good ones and he will forever be in our hearts.
Love you Maggs …. All of you ❤️
No words can be offered that will ease this pain and devastation your family is feeling. Sending prayers and love to all of Tim’s family. Never was there a time that I wasn’t greeted by Tim with a big loving hug along with …. “How ya doin kid”
The world lost one of the good ones and he will forever be in our hearts.
Love you Maggs …. All of you ❤️
Tim had a beautiful soul and was so fun to be around. He will be missed.
Tim had a beautiful soul and was so fun to be around. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to you Maggie, and all you Ruhland cousins. Timmy always had a boyish smile and grin that I’ll always remember him by.
A real sweetheart of a man.
love ……..Vincent Nania III
My deepest sympathies to you Maggie, and all you Ruhland cousins. Timmy always had a boyish smile and grin that I’ll always remember him by.
A real sweetheart of a man.
love ……..Vincent Nania III
Dear Maggie and family,
Sending you our love and prayers during this difficult time. So glad we had the chance to spend some quality time with you both recently while visiting Massachusetts. He will be deeply missed.
Love,
Phil, Mary, Caleb & Philip Brodeur
Dear Maggie and family,
Sending you our love and prayers during this difficult time. So glad we had the chance to spend some quality time with you both recently while visiting Massachusetts. He will be deeply missed.
Love,
Phil, Mary, Caleb & Philip Brodeur
I am so sorry for your loss. We only met a few times across the fence when visiting family, but the warmth that flowed from Tim and Maggie was very much felt.
I am so sorry for your loss. We only met a few times across the fence when visiting family, but the warmth that flowed from Tim and Maggie was very much felt.
We are totally shocked and saddened by Tim’s passing. It reminds us how fragile and precious life is, and that we can never take it for granted. Our hearts go out to Maggie, the kids,
the grandkids and the entire family, with much love to all.
Our memories of Tim will always be filled with fun, laughter and good times. We hope your memories will carry you through this difficult time.
We are totally shocked and saddened by Tim’s passing. It reminds us how fragile and precious life is, and that we can never take it for granted. Our hearts go out to Maggie, the kids,
the grandkids and the entire family, with much love to all.
Our memories of Tim will always be filled with fun, laughter and good times. We hope your memories will carry you through this difficult time.
Maggie, My heart is broken for you and your family. I’m very glad we got to spend the day with you this summer. I’ll cherish the time we spent together. I’m dedicating our bird feeder to Tim’s memory.
Maggie, My heart is broken for you and your family. I’m very glad we got to spend the day with you this summer. I’ll cherish the time we spent together. I’m dedicating our bird feeder to Tim’s memory.
Dear Ruhland family,
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Tim’s passing. As my friendship with Amy and Jeannie developed it was abundantly clear the family love, support, and strength that comes with the Ruhland name. Sending our love, prayers and keeping all of you in our thoughts as you mourn his loss. In time, may the love and beautiful memories you have be the foundation for comfort and peace.
Love,
Dear Ruhland family,
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Tim’s passing. As my friendship with Amy and Jeannie developed it was abundantly clear the family love, support, and strength that comes with the Ruhland name. Sending our love, prayers and keeping all of you in our thoughts as you mourn his loss. In time, may the love and beautiful memories you have be the foundation for comfort and peace.
Love,
Tim – #1. Good work staying “alive and kicking” as long as you did!
Tim – #2. We all loved you man.
I remember hanging out at Tim and Maggie’s during college (maybe 1995-1996?). Like Mike/Peggy, Time/Maggie would let me hang out, drink their beer, eat their food, and generally enjoy their company. I remember – for some reason – talking with him and Big Mike about not living past 40…because that was a thing in their family. Well Tim, you did it, and you left behind a hell of a good family. God bless you sir, until we meet again.
Tim – #1. Good work staying “alive and kicking” as long as you did!
Tim – #2. We all loved you man.
I remember hanging out at Tim and Maggie’s during college (maybe 1995-1996?). Like Mike/Peggy, Time/Maggie would let me hang out, drink their beer, eat their food, and generally enjoy their company. I remember – for some reason – talking with him and Big Mike about not living past 40…because that was a thing in their family. Well Tim, you did it, and you left behind a hell of a good family. God bless you sir, until we meet again.
(Hugs and love and lots of prayers coming your way)
(Hugs and love and lots of prayers coming your way)
This man has helped me out, tremendously throughout the years and will be missed soo much. I’m sorry.. My heart goes out to everyone that has known Timmy..
This man has helped me out, tremendously throughout the years and will be missed soo much. I’m sorry.. My heart goes out to everyone that has known Timmy..
Big Tim. I’m not sure where to start, but Maggie, Amy, Little Tim & Anne, you guys were always family. Growing up across the alley was something I wouldn’t trade for the world. Today they call what we had tribes, and our tribe was the best. In 40+ years I think I used your front door maybe twice. Big Tim could always bring a smile to my face, I can hear his voice and how he called me Suz or Susie Q. I remember many softball games watching Big Tim, Big Mark, my dad, Maggie, Big Jeannie and my mom and everyone else (too many teammates to mention), I’m certain there is quite the softball game going on right now up there! I remember going down to the stadium and seeing him at his stand, I remember all the apparel in the garage, I remember a quick half hug/arm around my shoulder for reassurance. I remember him hugging me when my dad died. I can’t remember a single bad thing about Big Tim. You don’t get better than the Ruhland’s!! I’ll miss walking in the back and seeing him laying on the couch watching tv. Love you all
Big Tim. I’m not sure where to start, but Maggie, Amy, Little Tim & Anne, you guys were always family. Growing up across the alley was something I wouldn’t trade for the world. Today they call what we had tribes, and our tribe was the best. In 40+ years I think I used your front door maybe twice. Big Tim could always bring a smile to my face, I can hear his voice and how he called me Suz or Susie Q. I remember many softball games watching Big Tim, Big Mark, my dad, Maggie, Big Jeannie and my mom and everyone else (too many teammates to mention), I’m certain there is quite the softball game going on right now up there! I remember going down to the stadium and seeing him at his stand, I remember all the apparel in the garage, I remember a quick half hug/arm around my shoulder for reassurance. I remember him hugging me when my dad died. I can’t remember a single bad thing about Big Tim. You don’t get better than the Ruhland’s!! I’ll miss walking in the back and seeing him laying on the couch watching tv. Love you all
So sorry to hear this. The Ruhland family will be in my prayers. So many good memories.
So sorry to hear this. The Ruhland family will be in my prayers. So many good memories.
I haven’t seen Tim in many years but I’d know that face anywhere. I’ll always remember him as Maggie’s sweet and handsome boyfriend, playing pool in the basement during high-school. He always had the best smile! So sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Hugs!
I haven’t seen Tim in many years but I’d know that face anywhere. I’ll always remember him as Maggie’s sweet and handsome boyfriend, playing pool in the basement during high-school. He always had the best smile! So sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Hugs!
I was so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. I’m glad I got to spend time with both of you this summer. We are thinking of you all.
I was so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. I’m glad I got to spend time with both of you this summer. We are thinking of you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I will always remember late night volleyball and wiffle ball in the back yard.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I will always remember late night volleyball and wiffle ball in the back yard.
To the Ruhland Family:
We were so very sorry to learn of Tim’s passing. As I have gotten to know the Ruhland clan over the years, it was very apparent how incredibly close you all are. The loving bond that you all share is something so very special and to have even spent bit of time in Tim’s presence was to see that he was such a central part of that connection. Goodness and the kindness emanated from Tim’s presence. Sending you our love and hugs as you make your way through this difficult time. My hope is that one day you will be able to find some peace in your memories of Tim.
Love,
The Yelm Family
To the Ruhland Family:
We were so very sorry to learn of Tim’s passing. As I have gotten to know the Ruhland clan over the years, it was very apparent how incredibly close you all are. The loving bond that you all share is something so very special and to have even spent bit of time in Tim’s presence was to see that he was such a central part of that connection. Goodness and the kindness emanated from Tim’s presence. Sending you our love and hugs as you make your way through this difficult time. My hope is that one day you will be able to find some peace in your memories of Tim.
Love,
The Yelm Family
Maggie, Amy, Timmy, Anne, and everyone else in the family, we are so deeply heartbroken for you. When Eric and I first moved here 9 years ago, we had no idea how lucky we were. We had no idea what we were doing when we bought the house next door. Tim taught us how to be homeowners – how to fix things and what to do when things went wrong. He teased us relentlessly until we let our guards down. We shared every part of our lives with him and Maggie and they listened and offered us constant support and advice. They watched us bring our babies home. They taught us how to be good parents. Each one of the kids learned the name ‘Papa’ within their first 5 words. Tim made them laugh with his silly jokes and hugged them when they cried. When he heard them outside he’d come out just to watch them play and catch up with us. Tim and Maggie became so much more than neighbors. They became our best friends. Our family.
Tim was the best of the best. We will be forever grateful for the time we had with him. And we will miss him always and try our best to be a little more like him.
Maggie, Amy, Timmy, Anne, and everyone else in the family, we are so deeply heartbroken for you. When Eric and I first moved here 9 years ago, we had no idea how lucky we were. We had no idea what we were doing when we bought the house next door. Tim taught us how to be homeowners – how to fix things and what to do when things went wrong. He teased us relentlessly until we let our guards down. We shared every part of our lives with him and Maggie and they listened and offered us constant support and advice. They watched us bring our babies home. They taught us how to be good parents. Each one of the kids learned the name ‘Papa’ within their first 5 words. Tim made them laugh with his silly jokes and hugged them when they cried. When he heard them outside he’d come out just to watch them play and catch up with us. Tim and Maggie became so much more than neighbors. They became our best friends. Our family.
Tim was the best of the best. We will be forever grateful for the time we had with him. And we will miss him always and try our best to be a little more like him.
He was an amazing guy! Always willing to lend a hand – from his family to his friends. He will be greatly missed. Sending love to you and your family and all who cared about him.
He was an amazing guy! Always willing to lend a hand – from his family to his friends. He will be greatly missed. Sending love to you and your family and all who cared about him.
We can’t say how sad we were to hear this. Tim and Maggie have been the best neighbors-in-law. Any time we were visiting our cousins, we end up in the back yard with Tim’s backyard as an extension to my sister’s. He always had that kind word, a genuine interest, and a playfulness that made him that special kind of grandfather figure. We are so sorry for your loss Ruhland family.
We can’t say how sad we were to hear this. Tim and Maggie have been the best neighbors-in-law. Any time we were visiting our cousins, we end up in the back yard with Tim’s backyard as an extension to my sister’s. He always had that kind word, a genuine interest, and a playfulness that made him that special kind of grandfather figure. We are so sorry for your loss Ruhland family.
We were so blessed to have Papa come into our lives when Jeannie agreed to babysit our Henry. Little did we know that we were gaining a whole family, but could not be more thankful. Tim and our Henry had a very special bond and for that I am grateful. To the whole Ruhland Family, we love you and are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
-the Rohes (Eric, Sam, Henry, Lilly and Molly)
We were so blessed to have Papa come into our lives when Jeannie agreed to babysit our Henry. Little did we know that we were gaining a whole family, but could not be more thankful. Tim and our Henry had a very special bond and for that I am grateful. To the whole Ruhland Family, we love you and are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
-the Rohes (Eric, Sam, Henry, Lilly and Molly)
I couldn’t believe it when I got the call the other day. I just ran into Tim after not seeing him for a long time. I enjoyed working with Tim and always loved seeing his smiling face. You will be missed by friend!!!!
I couldn’t believe it when I got the call the other day. I just ran into Tim after not seeing him for a long time. I enjoyed working with Tim and always loved seeing his smiling face. You will be missed by friend!!!!
Maggie – Our deepest sympathies to you, Jeannie and your entire family. We moved into our home behind Tim and Maggie about 2 years ago. The very first time we met Tim and Maggie, they told us their gate is always open and encouraged Jackie to help herself to their swing any time she please while on maternity leave with our son Auggie. This simple gesture is a perfect example of the warm and welcoming nature shared by every Ruhland family member we’ve met the past two years. The time we spend with our neighbors and Tim, Maggie, and Jeannie’s families in the alleyway and Ruhland’s backyard is often times our only break from daily obligations and the highlight of our day. We’re so thankful to have met Tim and to have the pleasure of sharing so many simple, happy moments with him and his family. We’ll cherish our morning greetings before Auggie’s daycare drop-off, listening to Tim brag about his grandchildren and receiving our daily reminder that he doesn’t know what day it is, because every day is Saturday. Thank you for constantly reminding us that life is to be enjoyed and to spend as much time as possible with our loved ones.
Maggie – Our deepest sympathies to you, Jeannie and your entire family. We moved into our home behind Tim and Maggie about 2 years ago. The very first time we met Tim and Maggie, they told us their gate is always open and encouraged Jackie to help herself to their swing any time she please while on maternity leave with our son Auggie. This simple gesture is a perfect example of the warm and welcoming nature shared by every Ruhland family member we’ve met the past two years. The time we spend with our neighbors and Tim, Maggie, and Jeannie’s families in the alleyway and Ruhland’s backyard is often times our only break from daily obligations and the highlight of our day. We’re so thankful to have met Tim and to have the pleasure of sharing so many simple, happy moments with him and his family. We’ll cherish our morning greetings before Auggie’s daycare drop-off, listening to Tim brag about his grandchildren and receiving our daily reminder that he doesn’t know what day it is, because every day is Saturday. Thank you for constantly reminding us that life is to be enjoyed and to spend as much time as possible with our loved ones.
Prayers and love to the Ruhland Family
Prayers and love to the Ruhland Family
Annie, Steve, Luke, Abe, and everyone else, my deepest most heartfelt sympathy and love. I am so sorry, my friend.
Annie, Steve, Luke, Abe, and everyone else, my deepest most heartfelt sympathy and love. I am so sorry, my friend.
Our little corner of Neosho will not feel the same without Tim. He was kind and warm. The kind of man worth looking up to. The kind of man you want to sit next to and soak in all the wisdom on life that he has to offer. “What would Tim and Maggie do?” – became a regular phrase in our home. We will cherish every moment spent in the backyard chatting while the kids played, cherish every teasing joke, every sly smile and laugh, and every word of encouragement. He will be so greatly missed and we are lucky to have had the chance to spend time with him.
Our little corner of Neosho will not feel the same without Tim. He was kind and warm. The kind of man worth looking up to. The kind of man you want to sit next to and soak in all the wisdom on life that he has to offer. “What would Tim and Maggie do?” – became a regular phrase in our home. We will cherish every moment spent in the backyard chatting while the kids played, cherish every teasing joke, every sly smile and laugh, and every word of encouragement. He will be so greatly missed and we are lucky to have had the chance to spend time with him.
So much love this man had for everyone. He could put his arms around you, and you would instantly smile. I can see Annie’s grin now. Uncle Tim, you will be missed and loved every day. Telling everyone Maggie was his girlfriend was always so sweet.
Ben asked the other day who will make “papa juice.” He said Maggie will just have to learn. So sweet and innocent minds. Ben also mentioned that Papa spoke another language. I looked at him confused. He said he spoke dog language and would say “ruff, ruff” to Linus, and Linus would understand. Because as Luke says, Papa was an expert in everything.
We will miss you every day. Thank you for blessing us with your “Papa Love.”
So much love this man had for everyone. He could put his arms around you, and you would instantly smile. I can see Annie’s grin now. Uncle Tim, you will be missed and loved every day. Telling everyone Maggie was his girlfriend was always so sweet.
Ben asked the other day who will make “papa juice.” He said Maggie will just have to learn. So sweet and innocent minds. Ben also mentioned that Papa spoke another language. I looked at him confused. He said he spoke dog language and would say “ruff, ruff” to Linus, and Linus would understand. Because as Luke says, Papa was an expert in everything.
We will miss you every day. Thank you for blessing us with your “Papa Love.”
Dad, I miss you like crazy already. You were the very best of us. You took me in when you had no reason to. You loved me like a son. We shared good and bad times. You love my boys like no one else could. You loved me too. I’ll never stop missing you calling me or riding me to fix something. I don’t know what to say except I Love You and I’ll never stop trying to fill your shoes and take care of the family. Good bye Dad. I Love You
Dad, I miss you like crazy already. You were the very best of us. You took me in when you had no reason to. You loved me like a son. We shared good and bad times. You love my boys like no one else could. You loved me too. I’ll never stop missing you calling me or riding me to fix something. I don’t know what to say except I Love You and I’ll never stop trying to fill your shoes and take care of the family. Good bye Dad. I Love You
Dear Maggie,
I’m so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. He was such a good friend in grade school (Ascension) and high school (Normandy). I wish I had taken the time to look you both up when I would get back into St. Louis.
Judging on all of the notes above, he had not changed in all these years.
God bless you and your family.
Dennis
Dear Maggie,
I’m so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. He was such a good friend in grade school (Ascension) and high school (Normandy). I wish I had taken the time to look you both up when I would get back into St. Louis.
Judging on all of the notes above, he had not changed in all these years.
God bless you and your family.
Dennis