Walter A. Ruse, 73, of rural South Whitley, formerly Pierceton, died unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at his home

Born April 20, 1948, in Huntington, he was a son of the late Alfonso and Cloris (Krider) Ruse. On April 4, 1968, he married Beverly Elaine Breedlove. Beverly died Nov. 12, 2014.

Surviving are his children, Shanna (Dan) Johnston of Columbia City, Tammy (Gary) Syndram of Warsaw, Jennifer Ruse of Columbia City and James Ruse of South Whitley; ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are with Smith & Sons Miller Chapel.