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.