Gerald "Goose" Ruhlander

June 18, 1941 - January 23, 2021

Gerald “Goose” Ruhlander, 79, of Brookston passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 18, 1941 in Lafayette, IN, to the late Ernest Ruhlander and Virginia (Green) Ruhlander. “Goose” was a welder and worked for the Purdue Athletic Department for 36 years before retiring. He was married to the love of his life Cindie who proceeds him in death. “Goose” loved cookouts with his family and friends and getting together as much as possible. He enjoyed working outdoors and “Being a Rebel”. “Goose” is survived by his daughter, Mindy (husband, Mark) Foster of Brookston, IN; sister Mary (husband, Steve) of Battleground, IN, grandson Adrian (wife, Ashley) Foster of Lafayette, IN, granddaughter Cora Foster of Delphi, and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, and two brothers. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30am Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hippensteel Funeral Home with the service starting at 10:30am. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Park. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. Share memories and condolences online at hippensteelfuneralservice.com Click on the link below to watch the webcast for Gerald ''Goose'' Ruhlander. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1116820