George Edward Ruwe, age 83, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on December 16, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. George was born on January 25, 1939 in Lincoln Illinois, graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School and received a master's degree from Illinois State University where he met his wife Judy Marie Ruwe, nee Halpin. George was a guidance counselor, teacher and coach for 33 years at Wheaton North High School. In addition to golfing, fishing and being an avid sports fan, he enjoyed their Northwoods lake house as well as travelling with Judy in their trailer to all 50 states.

He was the loving father of Mark (Becky), Curt (Laurie) and Terri, adored grandfather of Connor (Madison), Trevor, Cooper, Mackenzie and Cole and great grandfather of Hudson; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Judy Ruwe, and his parents, Edward and Mary.

A visitation will be held December 27, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL. There will be an additional visitation on December 28, 2022 at 10:00am followed by an 11:00am mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 1415 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wheaton-Warrenville District 200 Student Excellence Foundation, P.O. Box 253, Wheaton, IL 60187.