Richard "Bud" Lee Ruebush, 85, died July 6, 2016, at 9:56 p.m., at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Richard was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Walter A. and Nellie C. (Shafer) Ruebush who preceded him in death. Richard married Doris "Jean" Dunlap Ruebush who survives in Bluffton.

Richard was a graduate of the Kalida High School. After high school he served the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He had worked as a tire finisher with the Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. in Findlay, for 33 years from which he retired in 1991. Richard was a member of the American Legion Post #382.  

Richard is survived by two daughters; Brenda Jean (Michael) Howe of Pandora, and Deborah Ann (Ray) Diller of Bluffton, three granddaughters; Christina Leigh Howe, Danielle Ann Diller and Amanda Jean Diller and a brother, Duane Ruebush of Florida. He was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita (Shorty) Lytle.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 11, at 10 a.m. at the Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.

Officiating the service will be Rev. James Leech. Burial will be in the Ottawa River Cemetery, Rimer, following the service. Friends may call at the Bluffton Chapel on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840. Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com