(Des Moines, IA) Des Moines businessman John Ruan the Third has died at the age of 78. His son says the death was due to health complications, but not related to COVID-19. Ruan was responsible for downtown development, Des Moines International Aiport, Gray’s Lake Park, and many other projects. He died Saturday. Friends note that he carried on the legacy of his father’s company, Ruan Transportation Management Systems. He also was a past chairman of the U-S Chamber of Commerce and the World Food Prize. Ruan is survived by his wife Janis, two children, and five grandchildren.
Des Moines Businessman, Philanthropist John Ruan III Dies At 78
By Tom Robinson
Sep 13, 2021 | 6:05 AM
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