Person:William Ruesink (3)

BIOGRAPHY: Information on William's family can be found in the file "Ruesink Family." It includes the ancestory of both of his parents, plus information on his brothers & sisters and their descendants, and the descendants of aunts and uncles going back several generations.

Attended the Michigan State Normal School in Ypsilanti. Taught for 2 years at the Grubb School west of Tipton.

From the Adrian College Book of Golden Memories: [William H. Ruesink] was born February 14, 1875, in Franklin Township, Lenawee County, the son of D. J. and Minnie Ruesink, who were among the pioneer settlers in this area. Mr. Ruesink attended the public schools, later entering Michigan State Normal, Ypsilanti, wher he graduated in 1904. He taught school for two years in Grub District, Franklin Township, and one year in the Richmond High School.

"Preferring the farm to teaching, he settled in Adrian Township. On February 14, 1906, he married Miss Grace Knight, to which union were born five children.

"From 1917 to 1924 Mr. Ruesink served as Supervisor. He was treasurer of the Rural Fire Information on William's family can be found in the file "Ruesink-Hengeveld Family." It includes the ancestory of both of his parents, plus information on his brothers & sisters and their descendants, and the descendants of aunts and uncles going back several generations.Protective Association, for several years a member of the Lenawee County Fair Association, and Master of the Adrian Grange for two years. He was also a member o of the Tipton Grange for two years, and a member of the Tipton Knights of Pythias lodge.

"In 1931 he was appointed County Poor Commissioner, and from 1939 to 1951, when he retired, he served on the County Welfare Board.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ruesink united with the West Adrian Congregational Christian Church in 1906. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School for six years, was a member of the Board of Trustees, a teacher in the Sunday School, and served his church in other capacities, and always with diligence, devotion, and distinction. He was a loyal friend of Adrian College."