Robert R. Ruff Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-29T23:00:00
End: 2025-09-30T01:00:00
Location: Kinkade Funeral Chapel

The world bids farewell to Robert R. Ruff of Sturgis, South Dakota, departing on September 24, 2025 at the age of 92. Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert R. Ruff to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dave Ruff and Lillie Ruff (Meyer); his son Rob Ruff; his sister Helen Erk; and his brothers-in-law, Don Moore, George Erk, Orville Edwards and Dale E. Pauley.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Ruff (Edwards); his siblings, David Ruff (Marian), John Ruff (Pat) and Dolores Moore; and his sister-in-law Charlotte Pauley.

A memorial has been established to Grace Lutheran Church and the Vale Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kinkade Funeral Chapel

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Sep 29

Visitation

Kinkade Funeral Chapel
1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

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Sep 30

Funeral service

Grace Lutheran Church
1061 Sherman St, Sturgis, SD 57785

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Sep 30

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Vale Cemetery

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