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Ruge Last Name History & Origin
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When we refer to Germans, we must be certain that we understand that German means people who spoke. German, but not necessarily people who came from Germany because Germany as a nation did not exist until Bismarck established the nation of Germany in 1871. Prior to that date the word German simply meant ethnic groups of people who spoke not only some type of the German language but who lived in duchies and small kingdoms, such as the Hessians or the Prussians. The victory over other language speaking peoples gave the German-speaking people not only an ethnic identity but also a language cohesive identity. These identities did not, however, at any time rule out people thinking themselves Germans and being proud of it. The term German came from the Latin, Germani. Die Deutsche is the name for the Germans for the last 500 years.
My Ruge family came to America in 1884 and worked in farming in the state of Wisconsin (Marathon Co.) but finally settled in Chicago, IL in 1910.
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Nationality & Ethnicity
Our Ruge family came from Walkendorf, Germany.
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Early Ruges
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Christoph Carl Martin Ruge was born on February 16, 1854. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christoph Carl Martin Ruge.
George A Ruge of Cherokee, Cherokee County, IA was born on August 18, 1876, and died at age 92 years old on December 15, 1968.
Albert Ruge of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on August 23, 1878, and died at age 91 years old in December 1969.
Edward Ruge of Shelton, Mason County, Washington was born on August 8, 1878, and died at age 93 years old in September 1971.
Emile Ruge of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on February 23, 1878, and died at age 92 years old in October 1970.
Pearl Ruge of Lowell, Lake County, Indiana was born on February 20, 1880, and died at age 91 years old in February 1971.
Ruge Family Photos
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Edna Mina Johnson Berwick family
A photo of Edna Mina Johnson Berwick's 90th Birthday Reunion
1-Katherine Thomas Lyle Adams holding Karen Adams Mathews
2-Wm Sidney Adams
3-Alan Adams
4-Kinney Adams?
5-Donna Reeder Young
6-Dianna Reeder
7-Randy Ruge
8-Ann Yates
9-Carol Yates
10-Sue Yates
11-Maryann Adams
12-Mary Yates
13-Lillian Adams
14-Eunice Plouff
15-Edna Mina Johnson Berwick,
16-Peggy Plouff holding Ricky,
17-June Adams Reeder,
18-Patsy Plouff Friend holding Maggie Friend,
19-Sidney B. Adams,
20-J Carey Yates,
21-Carlton Adams,
22-Bobby Reeder,
23-James Adams,
24-Merrill Pons Friend
25-Gerald Adams,
26-Henry Plouff,
27-Ray Ruge (Peggy's husband)
28-Don Reeder (Donna Young's father)
People in photo include: Katherine Thomas (Lyle) Adams, Karen Adams Mathews, William Sidney Adams, Alan Adams, Donna (Reeder) Young, Dianna Reeder, Randy Ruge, Maryann Adams, Mary Yates, Lillian Adams, Eunice Plouff, Edna Mina (Johnson) Berwick, Peggy Plouff, June (Adams) Reeder, Sidney B. Adams, Carlton Adams, Bobby Reeder, James Adams, Gerald Adams, Henry Plouff, Ray Ruge, and Don Reeder
1-Katherine Thomas Lyle Adams holding Karen Adams Mathews
2-Wm Sidney Adams
3-Alan Adams
4-Kinney Adams?
5-Donna Reeder Young
6-Dianna Reeder
7-Randy Ruge
8-Ann Yates
9-Carol Yates
10-Sue Yates
11-Maryann Adams
12-Mary Yates
13-Lillian Adams
14-Eunice Plouff
15-Edna Mina Johnson Berwick,
16-Peggy Plouff holding Ricky,
17-June Adams Reeder,
18-Patsy Plouff Friend holding Maggie Friend,
19-Sidney B. Adams,
20-J Carey Yates,
21-Carlton Adams,
22-Bobby Reeder,
23-James Adams,
24-Merrill Pons Friend
25-Gerald Adams,
26-Henry Plouff,
27-Ray Ruge (Peggy's husband)
28-Don Reeder (Donna Young's father)
People in photo include: Katherine Thomas (Lyle) Adams, Karen Adams Mathews, William Sidney Adams, Alan Adams, Donna (Reeder) Young, Dianna Reeder, Randy Ruge, Maryann Adams, Mary Yates, Lillian Adams, Eunice Plouff, Edna Mina (Johnson) Berwick, Peggy Plouff, June (Adams) Reeder, Sidney B. Adams, Carlton Adams, Bobby Reeder, James Adams, Gerald Adams, Henry Plouff, Ray Ruge, and Don Reeder
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The Ruge Clan
Ruge men and women off of the Christoph Carl Martin Ruge and Freiderika Zoern family tree.
People in photo include: Theresa Johanna Meyer, Otto William Ruge, and John F Ruge
People in photo include: Theresa Johanna Meyer, Otto William Ruge, and John F Ruge
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Charles Frederick Ruge
Descendant of Christoph Carl and Freiderica nee Zoern Ruge. Their son
Can anyone date this photo based on the gentlemans clothing?
I am not even sure where it was taken but most likely in Cook Co., Illinois.
Can anyone date this photo based on the gentlemans clothing?
I am not even sure where it was taken but most likely in Cook Co., Illinois.
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Christoph Carl Martin Ruge, Germany 1854
Birth Registry of Christoph Carl Martin Ruge, February 16 1854 in Walkendorf, Germany.
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Howard Arthur Ruge, Florida
Howard Arthur Ruge, a picture taken at family and friends reunion near Leesburg, Florida.
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Ruge mother
This is a sketch of a picture of "Mom" Ruge (no first name given by the submitter, nor is a date or location). The sketch was done by David Kofton.
Howard John Ruge, WWII Crew, New Guinea
Howard John Ruge is standing second from left as you are looking at the photo. My dad was stationed in the South Pacific during WWII repairing plane radios. In this photo he his stationed at New Guinea.
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Alma Helen (Keister) Ruge & Charles Keister
Grandma Alma Helen (Keister) Ruge and her brother Charles Keister attending the wedding of William Warren Ruge (Alma Helen's son) and Dorothy Lillian Freund on May 16, 1942.
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William C Ruge, WWI GA
William Christian Ruge in uniform. Photo taken in Georgia where he received his training.
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Frediericka Ruge 1880
Great Grandma (Zoern) Ruge was musically talented and I would have loved to be able to experience that talent. She married Christoph Carl Martin Ruge and they came over to the states in 1883 and came through the New York Port. They ended up in Illinois but also spent some time in Wisconsin working the farms there. They finally settled in Chicago for good in 1910.
People in photo include: Frediericka Ruge
People in photo include: Frediericka Ruge
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Updated Ruge Biographies
Robert Ruge was born to Herman Ruge, and has a sister Richard D Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Ruge.
Richard D Ruge of 1648 Elm Street, in Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan United States was born on July 12, 1934 in Davenport, Scott County, IA, and died at age 60 years old on March 16, 1995 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI.
Teri Marie Ruge was born to Richard D Ruge and Janice Slaga, and has a sister Tracie Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Teri Marie Ruge.
Tracie Lynn Ruge was born to Richard D Ruge and Janice Slaga, and has a sister Teri Marie Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tracie Ruge.
Herman Ruge is the father of Richard D Ruge and Robert Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Herman Ruge.
Howard John Ruge was born on August 7, 1918, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. His parents were Charles Franz Ruge (1882-1942) and Alma Helen Kister (1882-1964). He had five siblings: Mabel Mattie Evelyn (1910-1987), Roy Paul William (1912-1913), Charles Otto Andrew (1915-1984), Lillian (1917-1917), and William Warren Ruge (1920-2011).
Howard grew up in Chicago and worked at Universal Casting Co. when he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, at the age of 22. Two years later, on September 10, 1942, he enlisted in the Army in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 24. He was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and served as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component.
In September 1944, Howard was admitted to a medical facility for acute or unqualified otitis media. He was discharged from the Army on December 9, 1945.
The following year, Howard married Veronica Ada Mansell (1919–2018) on January 11, 1946, in Chicago. They went on to have five children.
Howard John Ruge passed away on October 1, 1988, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA following a two week illness.
Kenneth A Ruge of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS was born on July 7, 1928, and died at age 63 years old on April 11, 1992.
Melvin A Ruge of Norfolk, Madison County, NE was born on September 13, 1925, and died at age 79 years old on July 2, 2005.
Otto E Ruge of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 4, 1905, and died at age 72 years old in June 1978.
Herman F Ruge of West Islip, Suffolk County, NY was born on March 15, 1912, and died at age 87 years old on July 19, 1999.
Robert G Ruge of Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland was born on December 14, 1901, and died at age 65 years old in September 1967.
Harry W Ruge of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on December 13, 1909, and died at age 72 years old in December 1981.
John D Ruge of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL was born on May 15, 1921, and died at age 67 years old on May 22, 1988. John Ruge was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery
Section F Site 372 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield.
Gordon N Ruge of Bergen, Genesee County, NY was born on February 13, 1915, and died at age 84 years old on May 27, 1999.
Irwin W Ruge of Manteno, Kankakee County, IL was born on April 1, 1918, and died at age 81 years old on January 14, 2000.
William R Ruge of Willis, Montgomery County, TX was born on February 17, 1937, and died at age 62 years old on December 30, 1999.
William C Ruge of Chesterton, Porter County, IN was born on February 3, 1918, and died at age 86 years old on February 21, 2004.
Russell M Ruge of Aledo, Mercer County, IL was born on April 26, 1921, and died at age 89 years old on September 7, 2010. Russell Ruge was buried at Rock Island National Cemetery
Section 3 Site 143 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island.
Donald J Ruge of Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana was born on January 2, 1923, and died at age 86 years old on December 10, 2009.
Popular Ruge Biographies
Howard John Ruge was born on August 7, 1918, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. His parents were Charles Franz Ruge (1882-1942) and Alma Helen Kister (1882-1964). He had five siblings: Mabel Mattie Evelyn (1910-1987), Roy Paul William (1912-1913), Charles Otto Andrew (1915-1984), Lillian (1917-1917), and William Warren Ruge (1920-2011).
Howard grew up in Chicago and worked at Universal Casting Co. when he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, at the age of 22. Two years later, on September 10, 1942, he enlisted in the Army in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 24. He was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and served as a Private in the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component.
In September 1944, Howard was admitted to a medical facility for acute or unqualified otitis media. He was discharged from the Army on December 9, 1945.
The following year, Howard married Veronica Ada Mansell (1919–2018) on January 11, 1946, in Chicago. They went on to have five children.
Howard John Ruge passed away on October 1, 1988, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA following a two week illness.
Richard D Ruge of 1648 Elm Street, in Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan United States was born on July 12, 1934 in Davenport, Scott County, IA, and died at age 60 years old on March 16, 1995 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI.
Lyle G Ruge was born in 1927 to Lelia I Ruge, and died at age 80 years old in 2007. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lyle G Ruge.
Delmar R Ruge of Bemidji, Beltrami County, MN was born on July 18, 1924, and died at age 70 years old on December 24, 1994.
Teri Marie Ruge was born to Richard D Ruge and Janice Slaga, and has a sister Tracie Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Teri Marie Ruge.
Alma Helen (Keister) Ruge was born on April 2, 1882. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alma Helen (Keister) Ruge.
Luella M Ruge of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, NY was born on February 14, 1906, and died at age 89 years old on September 15, 1995.
Herman Ruge is the father of Richard D Ruge and Robert Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Herman Ruge.
Tracie Lynn Ruge was born to Richard D Ruge and Janice Slaga, and has a sister Teri Marie Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tracie Ruge.
Robert Ruge was born to Herman Ruge, and has a sister Richard D Ruge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Ruge.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Frederick Franz William Ruge.
Louis Earl Ruge of Orleans, Michigan United States was born on April 15, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on July 20, 2005.
Louis Ruge of Michigan was born on November 27, 1894, and died at age 69 years old in December 1963.
William Christian Ruge of Vernon Hills, Lake County, IL was born on October 6, 1886, and died at age 95 years old in January 1982.
Christoph Carl Martin Ruge was born on February 16, 1854. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christoph Carl Martin Ruge.
Lelia I (Bean) Ruge of Sparta, Michigan United States was born in 1899, and died at age 84 years old on November 25, 1984.
Leila Marie Ruge was born on February 13, 1938, and died at age 10 years old on May 1, 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leila Marie Ruge.
Jean R Ruge of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, NY was born on November 30, 1928, and died at age 72 years old on December 31, 2000.
Mildred J Ruge of Valley Stream, Nassau County, NY was born on January 16, 1914, and died at age 91 years old on August 26, 2005.
Ruge Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Ruge family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 457 people with the last name Ruge that have a birth and death date listed.
Life Expectancy
75.0
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Oldest Ruges
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Elizabeth Ruge of Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, MD was born on August 26, 1893, and died at age 102 years old on February 27, 1996.
Ann M Ruge of Festus, Jefferson County, MO was born on June 25, 1893, and died at age 102 years old on December 3, 1995.
Frances C Ruge of Davenport, Scott County, IA was born on June 25, 1903, and died at age 99 years old on May 27, 2003.
Ann E Ruge was born on September 28, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on August 6, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann E Ruge.
August Ruge of Murdock, Cass County, Nebraska was born on June 10, 1883, and died at age 98 years old in April 1982.
Elizabeth S Ruge of Mulvane, Sedgwick County, KS was born on March 22, 1907, and died at age 99 years old on August 3, 2006.
Hazel Myron Clarabell Ruge of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska was born on December 8, 1907, and died at age 98 years old on July 9, 2006.
Nellie O Ruge of Wright City, Warren County, MO was born on January 5, 1913, and died at age 97 years old on May 7, 2010.
Samuel Ruge of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on December 25, 1898, and died at age 95 years old on May 2, 1994.
Hilda L Ruge of Crete, Will County, IL was born on November 23, 1899, and died at age 95 years old on August 24, 1995.
Dena Ruge of Avoca, Cass County, Nebraska was born on November 9, 1885, and died at age 95 years old in May 1981.
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