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John was born on June 8, 1929 in Negaunee. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean war. John worked for Cleveland Cliffs, and owned and operated John Ruona Excavating for many years.
John was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed going elk hunting in Montana.
John is survived by his wife of 70 years- Josephine (Madrigal) Ruona, 2 sons- Darrell and Norman (Karen) Ruona, 1 granddaughter- Amy (Justin) LaMere, and 2 great grandchildren- Livi and Rhett.
Honoring John's wishes, cremation will take place with no public services.
Memorial considerations may be directed to Bay Cliff, or Bethel Lutheran Church in memory of John.
John's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.
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Mildred Ruona Tallard
October 22, 2024
John (known to some of us as Jackie) was my cousin. The son of my Fathers Brother) When my sister Beverly and I were young, Jackie would take us for rides in the wood in his Jeep. We laughed until we cried, such a good memory was this. My deepest condolences to his wife Jo and their children. With love, Milli Ruona Tallard
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