Daniel J. Ruminski, age 79, “The Cleveland Storyteller”, beloved husband of the late Susan K. (nee Kline); loving father of Wendy Diedrich, Glenn Kline, Shane (wife Heather) and Daniel W.; devoted grandfather of 7; cherished son of the late Walter and Adele (nee Polak) Ruminski; dearest brother of Don (wife Debby) and Sharon Majers (husband Joe, deceased); dear uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. U.S. Army Veteran.
Dan was born on March 18th, 1944, and passed suddenly on July 25th, 2023. He grew up in Wickliffe, Ohio and graduated from Orange High School in 1962. Dan received his bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University in 1966 and was captain of the basketball team there. He was the owner and operator of a floor matting company. Dan was a social man, involved and member of Willoughby Rotary, Legend Lake, and the Willoughby Rotary Autism Project “WRAP”. He was an avid sports fan and loved to golf, garden, and listen to Willie Nelson in his free time. Dan found the most enjoyment in life going to his grandchildren’s sporting events. Most people would describe him as disciplined, sociable and family orientated. Dan was a man of principal and value. He was known as “The Cleveland Storyteller” and for his famous line “Everybody loves a good story and if it’s a true story, it’s even better.” Dan was a gentle man and a gentleman. He will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Dan to the Willoughby Rotary Autism Project “WRAP” C/O Willoughby Rotary Foundation PO Box 1302 Willoughby, OH 44096-1302; Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11 AM at Our Lady Chapel at Gilmour Academy, 2045 SOM Center Road, Gates Mills, OH. Burial following with Military Honors at All Souls Cemetery; Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Dan at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) FRIDAY 4-8 PM. Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com
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JoAnn Maslanka
Dan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your Dad.
JoAnn
Marilyn Banko
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Dans family. He was a great neighbor and we became very close friends. I will miss him every day as we spent many hours together visiting and talking about everything. You received your angel wings and are now watching over us all from above. Rest in peace my friend. Miss you.
Kathleen M. Berry
I got to meet Dan when I worked at Gilmour Academy. He was always so willing to share his wonderful storytelling lessons at Reunions with returning alumni. I learned so much just listening. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time…he was one in a million!
Scott Horn
A class act with a crushing handshake. I can only hope his love of Cleveland history continues.
Nancy Sanden
Oh I’m so sorry and sad to read of this … Dan was a true friend in business. We “created mats “together. You had to know us to understand … Rest easy my friend
Marilyn Goudas
I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Ruminski’s passing.. now who will tell us a “good story”.. He spoke at DeJohn’s 150th anniversary and I learned things about Cleveland that I never would have known.. I tell everyone I know if they ever have a chance to hear Mr. Ruminski speak, don’t pass it up… What a great man he surely will be missed..May God rest his soul in peace.
Kathy Goss
I hope Dan is with all the characters from his Cleveland storybook. The Whites and the Vans ! Nobody to weave a tale like Dan. His passing is the end of an era. Peace to his family and friends who loved him.
Angelina Bair
Prayers to the Ruminski family. I’ve worked with Dan for five years collecting information for his lectures. He is a kind and selfless person always going to the extra mile for others. He was an inspiration to my career path.
LoLo Mangual-Lenke
I know this is a difficult time, but my thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve.
With Love, LoLo
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Papp
Dear Dan,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Maria and Dennis Papp
Daniel Stark
You and your family are in our thoughts as you grieve this loss. We are out of town this weekend and will be sending our thoughts and prayers. All our love, The Stark’s
Linda nowakowski
Dan was a very pleasant man to talk to. I live in his neighborhood and would see him waliking and we talked sometime. RIP Dan
Liz Miller
My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. I will forever be grateful for all you have done for the students at Broadmoor School. Your efforts and kindness provided iPads to many. This simple gesture gave options to so many that were not there before. Your legacy will continue and we will continue to follow your example.
Tom Barratt
Dan was a great man and a wonderful person with a heart of gold. We worked together each year on the Horse Country Tour and became very good friends. He was so outgoing and interesting and he volunteered his time to benefit nature and the conservation of land and historic properties in Ohio. Sending my blessings and prayers to Dan’s family for such a loss to all.