We are deeply saddened to report that retired US Tax Court Judge Robert P. Ruwe passed away on February 12, 2022. The Tax Court’s press release aptly stated: “Judge Ruwe was known for his extraordinary memory and grasp of tax law, and for the valuable experience that he brought to his work.”
We both clerked for Judge Ruwe in the early 2000s and will never forget his mentorship, dedication to service and love of tax. Judge Ruwe was fond of going for walks with his clerks, whether to talk about pending cases, sports, politics or family life. He also enjoyed giving history lessons during those walks, pointing out lesser-known monuments or memorials and sharing the background of various government buildings. Most walks also ended with the purchase of roses from street vendors to give to his wife MaryKay that evening. Judge Ruwe will be sorely missed.
Below are links with further information about Judge Ruwe and his legacy:
- The End of An Era—Senior Judge Robert P. Ruwe Retires from US Tax Court
- 3 Key Opinions by Retired Tax Court Judge Robert Ruwe
- Alumni Profiles – Roger Bacon High School
- US Tax Court Press Release on J. Edgar Murdock Award
- Presentation of the J. Edgar Murdock Award to The Honorable Robert P. Ruwe, United States Tax Court
- United States Senate Committee on Finance Hearing on Nomination Laurence J. Whalen and Robert P. Ruwe to be Judges on the United States Tax Court (Nov. 3, 1987)
(Robert P. Ruwe, July 3, 1941 – February 12, 2022)
