Richard Ruch Jr., son of Angela Miller of Dexter, Missouri and the late Richard Ruch Sr., was born on April 10, 1968, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on April 7, 2025, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 56 years.

Mr. Ruch was a Veteran of the United States Army and worked for Probation and Parole in Dexter, Missouri. He enjoyed studying his bible, playing chess, watching the stock market and watching football. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Along with his mother, he is survived by three sons, Brett Ruch and wife Jessi of Whiteman AFB, Missouri, Brock Ruch and wife Shiana of Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Kyle Bahner and wife Hali of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his daughter, Kory Brown of Dexter, Missouri; and by eleven grandchildren.

Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Ruch.

No services are planned.

Mathis Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.