Earl William Ruffner Obituary

We announce the death of Earl William Ruffner of Appleton, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Earl 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 Earl William Ruffner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Ruffner and Freda Ruffner (Spencer). He is survived by: his wife Marie; his children, Beth Ann Sharpe (Mark) and Jeffrey Ruffner (Penny); his stepdaughter Heidi Mabie (Scott); his siblings, Nancy Hephner, Marilyn Wattelworth (Gary), Annetta Chronic and Jack Ruffner; his aunt Janice Warren; his grandchildren, Cameron Mabie of Plymouth, WI, Justin Ruffner, Harley Ruffner of Alabama, Jake Ruffner of Georgia and Justina Whiteknight; Marge Hass (Jim) and Marcie Wermund (Steve).