Joseph A. Ruthrauff

uncle joe u were always my favorite uncle. i miss u so much. love u till forever.. ashley ruthrauff aka ashley lee............

I knew Joe since high school. He was a force of nature and one of a kind. He will always be"Heavy Joe" to me. I'm so glad he found peace and made beautiful art. RIP

I happened to read Joe's obituary, and, in doing so, linked to his artsite. Some very lovely pieces. I was especially taken by what I perceived as his being drawn to his neighborhood, his community. I did not know Joe or his work until today and am grateful for the small glimpse of both, grateful to the link to his art. I experienced the Inclusion of the link in his obituary as a profound gesture of love and joyful invitation to those who did not know him or his work to witness to his...

Joseph was a very intelligent man. I use to enjoy our long conversations. May he rest in peace.
IIngram

Joe and I painted together the last three or four years in the neighborhood around his house. They were productive years and I enjoyed his company, his hospitality, and his studio. Joe was obstinate, generous, passionate – well, he was an artist. “We have a lot of paintings in us yet,” he'd say to encourage me. He had a big heart and it was in the right place. He has taught me once again that one can never error on the side of forbearance, kindness, understanding – what we call love. I wish...

I went to grade school with Joe and liked him very much. My prayers go out to the rest of the family. Jane Harter Hamilton

i have known this guy since he was six
never a dull moment
always had good heart
left us to young
rip joe

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Nothing but fond memories from the Niles Ave. days. I know he will be missed. He was always a good friend to me and I could always count on him.