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Peter RUFF Obituary
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral private. Donations in his name may be made to the Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation, attn. Caroline Senator, Development Office, 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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Mary Turner MIller
April 12, 2024
Will always miss Pete. He talked about his son and daughter. Costa Rico and other things he was involved in. He could be complex but he was interesting.
April 29, 2013
Peter - your were a dear friend over the years - always interesting - always stubborn - enjoying life - so glad I was able to spend a couple hours with you in the end - you are missed by me and your friends. Enjoy your travels in heaven.
Frances Estes
William Pannill
April 22, 2013
I grew up with Pete in Midland. He was in our Cub Scout pack at the age of nine or ten, which is how I first remember meeting him -- at our back door. He was as pleasant and funny then as he later showed as a young man fresh out of the Catholic high schools he attended in Amarillo. I believe he was the star quarterback.
Pete, whose nickname was Speedy, became an associate member of the West Flepanske group created by the late R. Dennis Kelly. The. Name stood for West, Pannill, Fletcher, and Skee, or Kelly. Dennis changed the nickname to Speedre. He played much touch football with us -- in games at which Dennis often played in a Haspel suit and tie.
Speedre stayed with this agglomeration at the University of Texas. I believe he lived on Speedway with Dennis, Roy Merrill, and Hugh West.
I lost him for a time when he graduated and became a Naval officer ("Mr. Ruff"). But we resumed our friendship when I went to work for the Treasury Department in the spring of 1971 and he opened his importing business in Ellicott City. We made a few trips there to see Pete and his wife, and I think both couples produced babies in 1972. But I moved back to Texas and we lost track again.
I heard from Speedre a couple of years ago when he was organizing a trip with the late Charles Ratliff to Costa Rica. I missed that trip, which I now regret very much. We don't appreciate what's important to us until too late. Goodbye, old friend.
Bill Pannill
Melissa Fulton
April 19, 2013
I knew Pete since my arrival in Ellicott City in 1969. We shared an interest in this beautiful town, restoring the B&O Railroad station, Historic Ellicott City and antiques. Pete had a great sense of humor and was a good friend. Starting in the 80's and continuing for many years, I was a customer of his silkscreening business...we worked very well together and Pete was always helpful and supportive. He was extremely independent and loved his way of life both here and in Costa Rica. I will remember Pete as one of those interesting people we meet along life's way. He always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face.
Go with God, Pete. You're finally in a better place. Much love.
The Miller Family
April 19, 2013
Rest in peace Pete!
Dr Cisa Lima
April 19, 2013
My condolences to the Peter family. say to them I was his good friend for many years. I don´t know if they've heard about me, I suppose but I'm not sure Andrew yes. With much sadness. Love Cisa Lima Doctor
April 18, 2013
he was good friend in midland and in austin going ut.sorry to hear sad news. roy merrill
Mary Turner Miller
April 18, 2013
I am glad that I was able to spend a couple of hours with Pete in March talking about art,antiques,friends and family....all of which he loved. He will be greatly missed.
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