Services set for Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Ruchaj
Kane County Connects Staff 2/15/2024 8:00AM
Deputy Chris Ruchaj Final Arrangements:
Visitation: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Harter Middle School Gymnasium
1601 Esker Dr.
Sugar Grove, IL
Full Honor Police Funeral: Saturday, February 24th, 2024. Doors open at 10:00 AM, Service begins at 11:00 AM
Harter Middle School Gymnasium
1601 Esker Dr.
Sugar Grove, IL
Police Procession From Funeral Service:
Squads will be staged with assistance from IL COPS and will begin immediately following the service. All non-KCSO squads are asked to continue east on Rt 38 or north on Rt 47 from that intersection as we return Chris to the funeral home in downtown Elburn.
Donations:
Donations can be made by check to support his three children to the “Deputy Chris Ruchaj Memorial Fund” and can be delivered to the visitation, funeral service, or mailed to:
Deputy Chris Ruchaj Memorial Fund
Kane County Sheriff’s Office
c/o Sheriff Ron Hain
37W755 Rt 38
St Charles, IL 60175
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It is with great sadness that Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain and Undersheriff Amy Johnson share the news of the death of one of their own.
Deputy Christopher Ruchaj, age 50, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on February 14, 2024, at his home. He had been a part of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) family since 1997.
“There are no words to express our gratitude and appreciation for his many years of service and dedication to both the KCSO and the community he served,” said Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain. “Deputy Ruchaj was an extraordinary friend, co-worker and brother.”
During his tenure, Deputy Ruchaj served on the patrol and warrant divisions and was currently working as the Community Resource Officer at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. Counselors have been made available to students and staff at the school as they process the loss of Deputy Ruchaj. Assistance is also being offered to his colleagues with the KCSO.
Deputy Ruchaj was known for his passion for helping guide kids towards a positive path in life. He recently participated in a roundtable discussion concerning online safety, emphasizing the importance of parents engaging in conversations with their teenagers about the enduring nature of social media content.
When not in uniform, Deputy Ruchaj was a cherished father of three and friend to all who knew him. He also previously served the Sugar Grove community as a Fire District Trustee.
Deputy Ruchaj was, and will remain, highly regarded by those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
