Alan Ruff

I still think of Alan being such a good friend & again, always willing to help those in need with our Operation Christmas group. We had great visits in the Colonel's Office while I worked there & he worked down the hall. So happy to consider him a friend.

I was so shocked to hear about Alan. I headed-up the Operation Santa Glenwood Corps of Engineers' visits for many years and often had problems getting folks to go with me. I only had to ask Alan once and after that he was always willing and ready to go. I had the pleasure of getting to know Alan quite well, since I only worked a few doors down the hall in the Exec Office and our paths crossed quite often. Alan was one of the most pleasant and kindest men I ever worked with. Heaven must be...

I was shocked to hear of Al's passing. He was one of the good ones. I saw him often when I worked with at the Corps, and he always had a smile and a kind word. I'd also see him at St. Wenceslaus, and he even made a positive impression on my parents, even though they only met him a few times. He truly was one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of knowing.

To the Ruff Family: Al was one of the persons that I will always remember from the Corps of Engineers. I truly enjoyed his ability to make whoever was around him laugh. He was such a warm, kind and generous person who always had a joke or story to tell. I hope your fond memories keep you all in good spirits during this difficult time. May Al "Rest in Peace" in God's loving arms.

Condolences to Al's family. Al was an easy and fun person to be around. He left many with good memories here at the Corps of Engineers. It was a pleasure to know him.

Phyllis, I was saddened to hear about Alan. My sympathies to you and the rest of the Ruff family. Even though it's been many years since I've seen Alan, the memories of our times at Clifton Hill Church will always be with us. He was a great guy and if I remember correctly, a pretty good basketball player, too.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Al was a genuinely kind person and always had a smile. My prayers are with your family.

To the Ruff family ... All of us from the Benson High School class of 1969 are so saddened by the loss of our classmate. But he was more than our classmate, he was our friend. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. May all of you find emotional strength in your memories of your time with him and your faith.