Roger Richard Ruf, 54, of Chippewa Falls passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, as a result of a car accident.
Roger served in the United States Navy as a Hull Maintenance Technician. After his time in service, he worked in the maintenance department at the Eau Claire County Courthouse. Roger enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting and feeding the birds. He cherished the time he spent with his friends grilling and sitting around campfires. He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed working on many projects around the house.
Roger is survived by his mother, Jean Ruf (Harms); sisters, Renee (David) McLead, Michelle (Collin) Charpentier; nieces, Raquel and Jade; nephews, Andrew, Jonathan, Trent; good friends, Dale and Randy.
He is preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Funeral services will be at Smith Funeral Chapel in Eau Claire on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Riverside City Cemetery in Mondovi after the luncheon. Friends and family may leave condolences below.
I indirectly worked with Roger at the county and he was always such a delight to run into. Always a smile on his face and so friendly. He will truly be missed. My sympathies are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Roger was a newer face for me in the courthouse and I didn’t know him personally. I thank God for people like Roger who serve in the military, and thank you for your support of him while he was serving. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Our sincere condolences to everyone that was a part of Roger’s life. In the difficult days and nights ahead may the many wonderful memories of his life give you comfort. Something we have personally found to be of great comfort are the thoughts expressed in the Bible at John 5:28 “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out “. May God Jehovah comfort you during this sad time in your life.
My condolences to everyone in the Ruf family. I am so sorry to hear about Roger.
He was the best friend a guy could ask for. We did everything together growing up. I lost half of my childhood memories with Roger. He remembered some things and I remembered others and together it was complete. We could sit around the fire reminiscing for hours. Roger could really tell stories. I was looking forward to hearing them again this summer. I’ll cherish all the memories I do have.
Roger was so giving and helpful to so many people. He was a genuine, talented, good man and I will miss him so much. I will stop by when I am back in July.
Mark
My Condolences to everyone in the Ruf family. I am so sorry to hear about Roger.
He was the best friend a guy could ask for. We did everything together growing up. I lost have of my childhood memories with Roger. He remembered some things and I remembered others and together it was complete. We could sit around the fire reminiscing for hours. Roger could really tell stories. I was looking forward to hearing them again this summer. I’ll cherish the memories I do have.
Roger was so giving and helpful to so many people. He was a genuine, talented, good man and I will miss him so much. I will stop by when I am back in July.