David “Dave” John Ruhl, 38 of Rapid City, South Dakota, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Modoc National Forest in Adin, California.
Dave was born on May 9, 1977, in Thornton, Colorado, to John Ruhl and Pamela Sachs. He graduated in 1995 from Whitewater High School in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and immediately joined the United States Coast Guard. He was an MK2 Machinery Technician on active duty during the Gulf War and was stationed on the USCG Mackinaw and USCG Chippewa. Dave was honorably discharged in 1999.
He then moved to Pierre, SD where he became employed with the South Dakota State Women’s Prison as a correctional officer.
Dave had a deep love for his faith, family, and life as a firefighter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, bicycling, hockey, and being outdoors, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. Dave was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fan.
Dave’s career with the U.S. Forest Service began in May 2001 with the Fort Pierre National Grassland as a seasonal firefighter rising to the rank of an Assistant Engine Captain. In 2008, he transferred to the Dubois Ranger District in Dubois, Idaho, and became an Engine Captain. In 2010, he transferred to the Mystic Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest. He took advantage of every available opportunity to become more knowledgeable about his profession and took on many temporary assignments nationwide in an effort to broaden his firefighting experience and to improve his skills as he was very passionate about his job.
He loved his fire family and always made sure they had every available opportunity to further them in their careers. Dave was a huge advocate of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and encouraged other firefighters to become members.
Dave was also a volunteer firefighter for the Pierre Fire Department, Pierre Rural Fire Department, Pierre Rescue/Dive Squad through the Pierre Fire Department, and was a volunteer for Clark County EMS in Dubois, Idaho. He was actively involved with coaching his son Tyler’s youth hockey team and played hockey himself.
The Memorial Service is Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD.
The Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, August 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City, SD with Father Mike Mulloy as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Dave’s online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, 2049 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705.
Portion of this obituary was published at Kirk Funeral Home August 5, 2015 Thanks to Greg Barrontine
http://www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Report from KEVN
United States Forest Service personnel and many area firefighters are learning about the loss of one of their own.
Forest Service officials say Engine Captain Dave Ruhl of Rapid City was killed in the line of duty in California. They say Ruhl was responding to the Frog Fire in the Modoc National Forest near Alturas, California.
They say a search and rescue effort began Thursday night when contact could not be made with Ruhl. His body was found and identified Friday morning.
The Forest Service says Ruhl’s permanent position was that of an Engine Captain for the Mystic Ranger District here in the Black Hills. He was on temporary assignment to the Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest where he had been serving as an assistant fire management officer since mid June.
In a release, Black Hills Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien says, “Our hearts are heavy for Dave, Dave’s family, friends, the entire Forest Service and the wildland fire community.”
Sat 9:30 PM, Aug 01, 2015
KEVN TV Website http://www.blackhillsfox.com/home/headlines/Forest-Service-firefighter-from-Rapid-City-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-320356411.html
Dave was born on May 9, 1977, in Thornton, Colorado, to John Ruhl and Pamela Sachs. He graduated in 1995 from Whitewater High School in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and immediately joined the United States Coast Guard. He was an MK2 Machinery Technician on active duty during the Gulf War and was stationed on the USCG Mackinaw and USCG Chippewa. Dave was honorably discharged in 1999.
He then moved to Pierre, SD where he became employed with the South Dakota State Women’s Prison as a correctional officer.
Dave had a deep love for his faith, family, and life as a firefighter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, bicycling, hockey, and being outdoors, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. Dave was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fan.
Dave’s career with the U.S. Forest Service began in May 2001 with the Fort Pierre National Grassland as a seasonal firefighter rising to the rank of an Assistant Engine Captain. In 2008, he transferred to the Dubois Ranger District in Dubois, Idaho, and became an Engine Captain. In 2010, he transferred to the Mystic Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest. He took advantage of every available opportunity to become more knowledgeable about his profession and took on many temporary assignments nationwide in an effort to broaden his firefighting experience and to improve his skills as he was very passionate about his job.
He loved his fire family and always made sure they had every available opportunity to further them in their careers. Dave was a huge advocate of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and encouraged other firefighters to become members.
Dave was also a volunteer firefighter for the Pierre Fire Department, Pierre Rural Fire Department, Pierre Rescue/Dive Squad through the Pierre Fire Department, and was a volunteer for Clark County EMS in Dubois, Idaho. He was actively involved with coaching his son Tyler’s youth hockey team and played hockey himself.
The Memorial Service is Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD.
The Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, August 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City, SD with Father Mike Mulloy as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Dave’s online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, 2049 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705.
Portion of this obituary was published at Kirk Funeral Home August 5, 2015 Thanks to Greg Barrontine
http://www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Report from KEVN
United States Forest Service personnel and many area firefighters are learning about the loss of one of their own.
Forest Service officials say Engine Captain Dave Ruhl of Rapid City was killed in the line of duty in California. They say Ruhl was responding to the Frog Fire in the Modoc National Forest near Alturas, California.
They say a search and rescue effort began Thursday night when contact could not be made with Ruhl. His body was found and identified Friday morning.
The Forest Service says Ruhl’s permanent position was that of an Engine Captain for the Mystic Ranger District here in the Black Hills. He was on temporary assignment to the Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest where he had been serving as an assistant fire management officer since mid June.
In a release, Black Hills Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien says, “Our hearts are heavy for Dave, Dave’s family, friends, the entire Forest Service and the wildland fire community.”
Sat 9:30 PM, Aug 01, 2015
KEVN TV Website http://www.blackhillsfox.com/home/headlines/Forest-Service-firefighter-from-Rapid-City-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-320356411.html
David “Dave” John Ruhl, 38 of Rapid City, South Dakota, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Modoc National Forest in Adin, California.
Dave was born on May 9, 1977, in Thornton, Colorado, to John Ruhl and Pamela Sachs. He graduated in 1995 from Whitewater High School in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and immediately joined the United States Coast Guard. He was an MK2 Machinery Technician on active duty during the Gulf War and was stationed on the USCG Mackinaw and USCG Chippewa. Dave was honorably discharged in 1999.
He then moved to Pierre, SD where he became employed with the South Dakota State Women’s Prison as a correctional officer.
Dave had a deep love for his faith, family, and life as a firefighter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, bicycling, hockey, and being outdoors, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. Dave was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fan.
Dave’s career with the U.S. Forest Service began in May 2001 with the Fort Pierre National Grassland as a seasonal firefighter rising to the rank of an Assistant Engine Captain. In 2008, he transferred to the Dubois Ranger District in Dubois, Idaho, and became an Engine Captain. In 2010, he transferred to the Mystic Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest. He took advantage of every available opportunity to become more knowledgeable about his profession and took on many temporary assignments nationwide in an effort to broaden his firefighting experience and to improve his skills as he was very passionate about his job.
He loved his fire family and always made sure they had every available opportunity to further them in their careers. Dave was a huge advocate of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and encouraged other firefighters to become members.
Dave was also a volunteer firefighter for the Pierre Fire Department, Pierre Rural Fire Department, Pierre Rescue/Dive Squad through the Pierre Fire Department, and was a volunteer for Clark County EMS in Dubois, Idaho. He was actively involved with coaching his son Tyler’s youth hockey team and played hockey himself.
The Memorial Service is Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD.
The Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, August 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City, SD with Father Mike Mulloy as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Dave’s online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, 2049 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705.
Portion of this obituary was published at Kirk Funeral Home August 5, 2015 Thanks to Greg Barrontine
http://www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Report from KEVN
United States Forest Service personnel and many area firefighters are learning about the loss of one of their own.
Forest Service officials say Engine Captain Dave Ruhl of Rapid City was killed in the line of duty in California. They say Ruhl was responding to the Frog Fire in the Modoc National Forest near Alturas, California.
They say a search and rescue effort began Thursday night when contact could not be made with Ruhl. His body was found and identified Friday morning.
The Forest Service says Ruhl’s permanent position was that of an Engine Captain for the Mystic Ranger District here in the Black Hills. He was on temporary assignment to the Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest where he had been serving as an assistant fire management officer since mid June.
In a release, Black Hills Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien says, “Our hearts are heavy for Dave, Dave’s family, friends, the entire Forest Service and the wildland fire community.”
Sat 9:30 PM, Aug 01, 2015
KEVN TV Website http://www.blackhillsfox.com/home/headlines/Forest-Service-firefighter-from-Rapid-City-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-320356411.html
Dave was born on May 9, 1977, in Thornton, Colorado, to John Ruhl and Pamela Sachs. He graduated in 1995 from Whitewater High School in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and immediately joined the United States Coast Guard. He was an MK2 Machinery Technician on active duty during the Gulf War and was stationed on the USCG Mackinaw and USCG Chippewa. Dave was honorably discharged in 1999.
He then moved to Pierre, SD where he became employed with the South Dakota State Women’s Prison as a correctional officer.
Dave had a deep love for his faith, family, and life as a firefighter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, bicycling, hockey, and being outdoors, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. Dave was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fan.
Dave’s career with the U.S. Forest Service began in May 2001 with the Fort Pierre National Grassland as a seasonal firefighter rising to the rank of an Assistant Engine Captain. In 2008, he transferred to the Dubois Ranger District in Dubois, Idaho, and became an Engine Captain. In 2010, he transferred to the Mystic Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest. He took advantage of every available opportunity to become more knowledgeable about his profession and took on many temporary assignments nationwide in an effort to broaden his firefighting experience and to improve his skills as he was very passionate about his job.
He loved his fire family and always made sure they had every available opportunity to further them in their careers. Dave was a huge advocate of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and encouraged other firefighters to become members.
Dave was also a volunteer firefighter for the Pierre Fire Department, Pierre Rural Fire Department, Pierre Rescue/Dive Squad through the Pierre Fire Department, and was a volunteer for Clark County EMS in Dubois, Idaho. He was actively involved with coaching his son Tyler’s youth hockey team and played hockey himself.
The Memorial Service is Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD.
The Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, August 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City, SD with Father Mike Mulloy as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.
Family and friends may sign Dave’s online guest book at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, 2049 Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705.
Portion of this obituary was published at Kirk Funeral Home August 5, 2015 Thanks to Greg Barrontine
http://www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Report from KEVN
United States Forest Service personnel and many area firefighters are learning about the loss of one of their own.
Forest Service officials say Engine Captain Dave Ruhl of Rapid City was killed in the line of duty in California. They say Ruhl was responding to the Frog Fire in the Modoc National Forest near Alturas, California.
They say a search and rescue effort began Thursday night when contact could not be made with Ruhl. His body was found and identified Friday morning.
The Forest Service says Ruhl’s permanent position was that of an Engine Captain for the Mystic Ranger District here in the Black Hills. He was on temporary assignment to the Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest where he had been serving as an assistant fire management officer since mid June.
In a release, Black Hills Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien says, “Our hearts are heavy for Dave, Dave’s family, friends, the entire Forest Service and the wildland fire community.”
Sat 9:30 PM, Aug 01, 2015
KEVN TV Website http://www.blackhillsfox.com/home/headlines/Forest-Service-firefighter-from-Rapid-City-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-320356411.html
