Richard Ruzumna, M.D.

September 1, 2021

Our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Richard Ruzumna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 86.  He was a Training and Supervising Analyst, past Institute and Foundation President, and frequent instructor at our Institute.


He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Alex Ruzumna and Lillian Ruzumna; his brother Donald; his sons, Paul Ruzumna (Jennifer) and Daniel Ruzumna (Jodi); his grandchildren, Rachel, Adam Ruzumna, Amanda and Mason Ruzumna; and also Richard Allan Ruzumna.


Those who wish to further honor Dr. Ruzumna’s memory may do so by making a contribution to:

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
24359 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 355-1133  

Send a personalized card to the family by donating to the Michigan Psychoanalytic Foundation
Place a tribute ad in the 2021 Benefit Adbook.

Our sincere condolences go out to Dr. Ruzumna’s family and friends.


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One Response to “Richard Ruzumna, M.D.”

  1. Dr. David Dietrich

    Dick was not only a wonderful psychoanalyst but he was an inspiring teacher, deeply respected colleague, and loved friend.

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