OSU Extension lost a friend and a wonderful County Extension Educator when Steve Ruhl of Morrow County died unexpectedly on October 1, 2007. Steve was an Associate Professor for The Ohio State University and served as the Agriculture Extension Educator for Morrow County and part time for Marion County. For his efforts Steve won numerous awards, which include four team teaching awards from the Ohio Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi and the Distinguished Service Award which is the highest award granted to an Agricultural Extension Educator in 1997.
Steve is survived by his wife, Deb and three sons: Kevin Ruhl, Jason (Christina) Ruhl both of Mount Gilead, and Brian (Chelsey Ault) Ruhl of Ontario. Memorial contributions may be made to the Steve Ruhl Agricultural Scholarship Fund, c/o First Federal Bank, 70 N. Main St., Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338. Steve was a true “County Agent” and will be missed by OSU Extension and all the farmers he served.