Photo courtesy of Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte
Aug 4, 1949 - Sep 5, 2025
What a guy! Wow! Joe was a true Renaissance man- filled with the vibrancy of the Spirit, willing to step out of the box and reach back into it to invite others to a broader open view with love & compassion as his motivation! Far reaching has been your positive loving influence on the world. Thank Joe for knowing how powerful you were, being you!! ♥
Donna Fromm
October 23, 2025 | Saint Cloud, MN | Friend
Connie and family my deepest sympathies so sorry about the loss of Joe may he fly high now with the Angels and RIP
Kathy Gubser
September 25, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV | Neighbor
Dear Ruhlman Family, we wish you comfort during this difficult time, and hold you in our prayers. We came to know of Joseph "as Kristina's Dad." As she expressed in her remarks at his service, she is a good person because of her parents and the community she grew-up within. Across many miles, states and circumstances she and our daughter became good friends. Joseph's legacy lives on! My you hold your family and the many memories close.
Our deepest sympathy,
Cindy and David Crecelius
Cindy Crecelius
September 14, 2025 | Westerville, OH | Friend
Connie and family, I was so sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful man full of the holy spirit and fun. I will always remember the oreo jello in the trash can for your wedding. It was then that I learned to think out of the box. I will always be grateful for Joe's beautiful song at mom's funeral. I loved that you had balloons at the funeral! My prayers are with you all.
Kari Gross (Koch)
September 11, 2025 | Northfield, MN | Friend
Joe was a wonderful guy with a big heart and gentle spirit. I first knew Joe in college seminary in St. Paul MN 1970. We ran into each other through the years but I fondly remember Joe, Connie, Mike and Kristina during my years at Holy Spirit - 1995-98. He reflected the goodness of God in his life. May God keep him always in His love and peace.
Fr. Jim Heithoff
September 10, 2025 | Omaha, NE, NE
I enjoyed working with Joe at Simon’s., he was a very pleasant, kind man!!! May you fill God’s comforting arms wrapped around you at this time!!!
Lynne Shearer
September 10, 2025 | O´Fallon, IL | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Joe was an awesome man and was instrumental of me quitting smoking ! He truly was a character. I will miss him. My prayers go out to his family.
Marcia Collins
September 09, 2025 | Omaha, NE | Coworker
Many memories. Thoughts are with you, Connie and family. My favorite refashioned ‘Joe’ art - the peace poles. Peace to you all.
Sara Morris
September 09, 2025 | Lawrence, KS | Friend
From the family of Dan Gramke we send our prayers and hugs to y'all in and around the Ruhlman family these days of a Joe's celebration of a wonderful life well lived. Dan
Dan gramke
September 09, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Family
Joseph (Joeski) Leo Ruhlman passed away at the age of 76 on September 5, 2025 after a fierce battle with leukemia. Joe, the oldest of nine children, was born on August 4, 1949 to Leo and Etta Jean (Tobin) Ruhlman in Atchison, KS. Joe moved with his family to Norfolk, NE where he spent his school...
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