James J. Ruch ’49


James J. Ruch ’49 died on February 3 in Harwich, Massachusetts. Jim grew up on Long Island and served as a pilot in the Air Force before enrolling at Dartmouth, where he was an All-New England lacrosse player. Jim had careers in industrial sales and market research. He is survived by Frannie, his wife of 58 years, eight children and 18 grandchildren.


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Book cover Original Sin with photo of hands over face
Alumni Books
New titles from Dartmouth writers (July/August 2025)
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Inspiration in the Adirondacks
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Comeback Story

Alumni first returned to campus for official reunions in 1855.

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Katie Silberman ’09
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