Connie Ruhbeck Obituary
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Connie worked hard throughout her life. In her younger years, she worked as an elevator operator at the Palmer House Hotel. She was a bus driver for many years and retired as the transportation coordinator from Pulaski County Human Services in Winamac, IN.
She is survived by:
Donald (Kathy Ruhbeck) Griffin, Jr., Son and Step Daughter
David (Nicole) Griffin, Son
Daniel (Amy) Griffin, Son
Darryl (Kathy) Griffin, Son
Ed (Dawn) Ruhbeck, Step Son
Steve (Diane) Ruhbeck, Step Son
Grandchildren:
Don (Cheri) Griffin, Drew Griffin, Derek Griffin, Kailyn (Bill) Murray, Alana Griffin, Candis Lewis, Devin Griffin, Dustin Griffin, Dylan Griffin, Matthew Ruhbeck, Elizabeth Ruhbeck, Grace (Alex) Kennedy, Eric (Kristen) Ruhbeck, Greg (Brianne) Ruhbeck, Katie Motie, Jamie Mole, and Eric Moler
Great-Grandchildren:
Donnie, Alaina, Billy, Faraday, Kolton, Blake, Alexi, Aubryella, Owen, Aimsley, Devin Jr., Bella, Evelyn, Owen, Ryan, and Mark
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Gilbert and Lillian [Otten] Anema, Parents
Donald Griffin, Sr., First Husband
Vernon Ruhbeck, Second Husband
Lenore "Lee" Clausen Kolar, Sister
Gilbert Anema, Brother
Wayne Anema, Brother
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
Memorial Visitation will be from 11 AM – 3 PM EDT Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
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