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William Batterman Ruger (June 21, 1916 – July 6, 2002) was an American firearms designer and entrepreneur, who partnered with Alexander McCormick Sturm to establish Sturm, Ruger & Company in 1949. Their first product was the Ruger Standard, the most popular .22 caliber target pistol ever made in the United States.
The son of the company's founder and its second CEO, Bill Ruger Jr. served Ruger for 42 years and retired in 2006. He was a member of various trade associations and a trustee of St. Paul's School and the Buffalo Bill Memorial Association.
Jul 10, 2002 · William B. Ruger, an American gun designer who founded Sturm, Ruger & Company, the largest firearms manufacturer in the United States, died on Saturday at his home in Prescott, Ariz.. He was...
Jul 11, 2002 · William B. Ruger, a flinty entrepreneur who turned a childhood fascination with guns into the nation’s largest firearms manufacturing company, died Saturday at his home in Prescott, Ariz. His...
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Sep 18, 2018 · The son of the company's co-founder, Bill Ruger, Jr. led Sturm, Ruger for 42 years and was involved in various firearm inventions and collections. He passed away over the weekend and is survived by his sister and six nieces and nephews.
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William B. Ruger, Jr., the son of Ruger's founder and the second CEO of the company, passed away this past weekend. He served Ruger for 42 years in various roles and was instrumental in its early success and growth.
Sep 17, 2018 · Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announces the passing of Bill Ruger, Jr., the son of the founder and the second CEO of the firearms manufacturer. Bill served the company for 42 years and was instrumental in its early success and growth.
