John Williams Rugh

John Williams Rugh died in a car crash on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was 38 years old. John was passionate about life and devoted to his family and friends. John had an infectious smile, and made you feel special and valued. John was the kind of friend you could call at any time of day for help or support. John was inquisitive and enjoyed a good debate. Above all, John wanted everyone to be treated with kindness and respect.

John worked for Intelligrated Inc, an automated material handling and software company located in Mason, Ohio for 18 years, and helped to design and maintain sorters. His favorite part of the job was problem solving and interacting with fellow employees.

John will be sorely missed by a countless number of friends, and survived by his father and mother, Chris and Julie Rugh, brother Eric Rugh, sister and brother-in-law Kristen and Evan Zerhusen, nephews and nieces Julian, Ramona, Thomas, Rebecca, Gabriel, and Leon Zerhusen.

Services will be held at Sacred Heart Parish in Camp Washington on Friday, May 31st at 10:15 AM, followed by the burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery, Ohio. A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Tuesday, June 4th at 50 West in Mariemont, Ohio from 6:00PM to 10:00PM.