Jacqueline Ruf Obituary
We announce the death of Jacqueline Ruf of Darlington, Wisconsin, born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Jacqueline will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jacqueline Ruf to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Melissa Jane; and her parents, Rosella Bates and John T. Bates. She is survived by: her husband David Frederick Ruf (Fritz); her extended family Brienzersee; her brothers, James and Steven Bates; her children, Elizabeth Ruf Maldonado, Amy Ruf (Greg Vann), Margaret Ruf and Nicholas Ruf (Kerri); her grandchildren, Chisaki Baba, Sydney, Jaxin (Clinton), Clara, Flynn, Nathaniel, Nya and Anna; her great grandchildren, Harlan, Leon and Aries; Virginia Jennings (John) and Barbara Sickenberger (Martin).
She loved, admired, and valued everyone in her life for their unique talents, good works, and positive contributions to humanity.
