William E. Ruch Sr., 85 of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 5:00pm at his home.

A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Bloomington VFW Post 454.

Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his 9 children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made to www.beckmemorial.com