Team One Credit Union established the Dean Ruple Scholarship in 1999 in memory of Dean Ruple, one of the Credit Union’s most prominent developers. Mr. Ruple was elected to the Board of Directors of Team One Credit Union in 1957 and continued serving the Credit Union in various capacities until 1998. His proactive leadership was respected by all and he is greatly missed.

Mr. Ruple dedicated his life to education. He was employed by the Saginaw Public Schools for over 30 years as both a teacher and administrator. He was active in the Michigan, Saginaw and National Education associations, the Youth Involvement Council and the Family Involvement Council.