Jeffrey James Ruff
Jeffrey James “Jeff” Ruff, 53, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 12:28 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.
Jeff was born on April 9, 1962, in Logansport, to Otto and Donna Ruff. He married the love of his life and best friend, Beth Ruff, on March 8, 1986, in Winamac.
Jeff graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1980 and Ball State University in 1987. He worked in sales and marketing for 23 years at the Braun Corporation in Winamac. Jeff had a passion for farming and began farming full time following his work at Braun. He also worked as a commodities broker and enjoyed agricultural risk management. What he cherished as his greatest accomplishment, however, were his and Beth’s two sons, Jake and Josh. His role as a father was the one which gave him the most joy, and he couldn’t be more proud of the young men they’ve become.
Jeff enjoyed spending time on the lakes of Northern Minnesota, playing cards with friends and family, and watching his favorite sports teams. He also loved animals, especially his two dogs, Barney and Lucy, and he and Beth were instrumental in the founding of the Pulaski Animal Center.
Jeff was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski.
He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors include his wife Beth Ann (Halleck) Ruff of Winamac; sons: Jacob F. [Jenna] Ruff of Rochester, and Joshua A. Ruff of Indianapolis; parents Otto James and Donna J. (White) Ruff of Star City; brothers: Rick J. Ruff, James J. [Sheila] Ruff of Star City, and Robert J. [Shamay] Ruff of Rochester; in-laws Thomas and Barbara (Dickey) Halleck of Winamac; brother-in-law Thomas [Tammy] Halleck of Star City; sisters-in-law: Jennifer [Dan] Knebel of Winamac, and Cynthia [Joe] Garnett of Winamac; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Frain Mortuary, in Winamac. The rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Michael Heppen C.S.C. officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery West, Pulaski.
Memorial contributions may be given to Pulaski Animal Center.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.