Background
Ruedy, Ralph H. was born on August 26, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Fred Christian and Marie Louise (Hergert) Ruedy.
Ruedy, Ralph H. was born on August 26, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Fred Christian and Marie Louise (Hergert) Ruedy.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1965. Master of Arts, Duke University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1977.
Deputy director Fulbright Office United States Information Agency, Washington, 1987—1991. Deputy Public Affairs Officer American Emb. Moscow, 1995—1997; director Office of Public Diplomacy for New Indiana States Department State, Washington, 1999—2001.
Retired, 2001
Consultant American Emb. Chisinau, Moldova, 2002. Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1965-1969, Vietnam.
Elder Providence Presby. Church, Fairfax, Virginia, 1997—2001. Member of American Foreign Service Association, Amana Heritage Society, History Staunton Foundation.
Married Shirley Eloise Wallace, July 18, 1970. Children: Carolyn, Elizabeth, Daniel.