Carol Rufer Obituary
We announce the death of Carol Rufer of Mishawaka, Indiana, who passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 99. Carol will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carol Rufer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Adolph Wilbrecht and Julia Wilbrecht (Anderson); her husband Robert Rufer; her children, Nancy Barnes, Cindy Orth (Jack), Joyce Marie Rufer and Francis Rufer; her grandsons, Bruce Rufer, Jason Barnes and Jeffery Barnes; and her siblings, Helen Eaton, Phyllis Olthoff, Inez Moore, Eldon Wilbrecht, Earl Wilbrecht, Lloyd Wilbrecht, Lester Wilbrecht and Donald Wilbrecht.
She is survived by: her children, Russell Rufer, Wayne Rufer (Marie), Bruce Rufer (Marsha), Rosemary Johnson, Cherri Gray (Royce) and David Rufer (Denise); and her son-in-law Jim Barnes. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
