Former Ruger CEO, William B. Ruger, Jr., dead at 78

By Chris Eger

William B. Ruger, Jr. was born in 1939 and graduated from Harvard College in 1961 where he studied engineering and applied physics before joining the company for a 42-year career. (Photo: Ruger)
The son of the famous inventor who helped found the company, Bill Ruger, Jr. went on to become its second CEO.
Sturm, Ruger announced Monday that the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer passed away over the weekend. Ruger had assumed the helm of the company in 2000 and retired after an extensive career with the gun maker in 2006.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bill, who was integral to the foundation and early success of this company,” said Chris Killoy, President and CEO of Ruger. “Bill’s 42 years of loyal service to the Company has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. We will sincerely miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Bill joined the company that his father and co-founder Alexander Sturm began in 1964, the same year that Ruger’s iconic 10/22 rifle was debuted. Working in a range of manufacturing and engineering positions, he is listed as a patent holder on a number of firearm inventions and,

Source: Guns.com