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Joseph Leo "Joeski" Ruhlman
1949 - 09/05/2025
BORN
1949
DIED
09/05/2025
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Joseph Ruhlman Obituary
August 14, 1949 - September 5, 2025
Christian Wake service is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ruhlman
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33 Entries
Kari Gross (Koch)
Yesterday
Connie and family, I was so sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful man full of the holy spirit and fun. I will always remember the oreo jello in the trash can for your wedding. It was then that I learned to think out of the box. I will always be grateful for Joe's beautiful song at mom's funeral. I loved that you had balloons at the funeral! My prayers are with you all.
Fr. Jim Heithoff
September 10, 2025
Joe was a wonderful guy with a big heart and gentle spirit. I first knew Joe in college seminary in St. Paul MN 1970. We ran into each other through the years but I fondly remember Joe, Connie, Mike and Kristina during my years at Holy Spirit - 1995-98. He reflected the goodness of God in his life. May God keep him always in His love and peace.
Lynne Shearer
September 10, 2025
I enjoyed working with Joe at Simon’s., he was a very pleasant, kind man!!! May you fill God’s comforting arms wrapped around you at this time!!!
Marcia Collins
September 9, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Joe was an awesome man and was instrumental of me quitting smoking ! He truly was a character. I will miss him. My prayers go out to his family.
Sara Morris
September 9, 2025
Many memories. Thoughts are with you, Connie and family. My favorite refashioned ‘Joe’ art - the peace poles. Peace to you all.
Dan gramke
September 9, 2025
From the family of Dan Gramke we send our prayers and hugs to y'all in and around the Ruhlman family these days of a Joe's celebration of a wonderful life well lived. Dan
Leo Perkins
September 9, 2025
My memories of time with Joe are always joyful and happy.playing guitars and singing in Connie and Joe’s living room, playing and leading the music during the guitar Masses, still swinging and singing on the porch swing he built at the cabin on Glacier Creek, and more. Thank you Joe for sharing yourself and your music. I love you. Lear
Kitty Tobin
September 9, 2025
I just loved being around Joe. He was so optimistic, funny and an "all round" GOOD guy. We will miss him and the spiritual talks we would have. Kitty Tobin & Mary Beth Barone
Tim & Judy Nowak
September 9, 2025
From my First real encounter with Joe at Going Bananas in North Platte, and through many long weekend at TEC, Joe carried the day and the nights of encouragement and grace that only God His Father could have given him. He was so quick to smile and say something positive that many conversations were changed for the better by his genius. Connie that you for sharing, Joe with the TEC community for so so many years. The lives he touched our uncountable. However, I know mine has definitely be made better for walking with him. I will miss him but just like the picture at the top of this page I will never forget his smile. May He and all the faithfully departed rest in Peace, amen
Judith Goeke
September 9, 2025
All ways loved.
Jim and Marcia Petersen
September 9, 2025
A truly loving, creative man who saw no challenge he was’t willing to tackle. A good husband, father and grandfather who will be remembered for his joyful look on life.
We will miss Joe.
Lisa Hornburg
September 9, 2025
My heart is sad and my spirit is joyful at the passing of Joe, our patriarchal cousin. Early memories are filled with Joe and siblings leading contemporary worship at Ruhlman gatherings. They were like celebrities to us younger cousins.
Joe & Connie blessed us with a visit on Valentines Day. We shared our Jesus stories and tried to catch up after many years. Joe's loving and joy-filled spirit was the same as it was then, behind a guitar and an infectious smile. Connie, I treasure that time with you and Joe. It was a gift.
Your family is in my prayers; standing beside you in spirit, praising God for His good and faithful servant, Joe.
Nancy Quirk
September 9, 2025
That wonderful kind smile will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss Connie and family.
Nancy Quirk
Terry Kruse
September 9, 2025
Joeski
We worked many weekends together and during those weekends I learned what kind of man you were!!! Lots of late night talks bearing our souls to each other!!! You are truly a man of God and one of the best men God has put in my life to look up to!!!! You have finished the race and what a life race you ran!!!! God bless you my friend !!!!
Connie and kids sorry for your loss but we know if anybody gone is with our Father it’s Joeski!!!!
With love Terry!!!
Dan and Shelley Moser
September 9, 2025
Though we've been gone from North Platte and Holy Spirit for -- gulp -- 30 plus years, we remember well Joe's smile, kindness and delight with life. We are thinking and praying for you, Connie, and the whole family. Peace.
Nancy, Jennifer (Hanks) and Sally (Dibert) Oates Oates
September 9, 2025
Connie and family-Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers on Joe’s passing. Love the obituary which gave a splendid narrative of Joe’s uniqueness! He was a treasure who leaves a lasting legacy.
Ron Reed
September 9, 2025
Connie and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. I always admired Joe for many reasons , most of all for his optimism and his joy of life. May he rest in peace!
Dennis and Maureen Carr
September 9, 2025
Joe was a true Christian. He was a giver that expected nothing in return. It was an honor for us to be able to call him a friend.
Laura Jarvis
September 9, 2025
I will remember Joe´s Love and Infectious Joy he Pored into his Faith through Music!! Because of Joe and his Family, Easter Vigil became My Most Favorite Mass to go to! The Church Came together and it was Simply Beautiful!!! Thank You Joe, You left Impossible Shoes to Fill.
Cynthia Huntsman
September 8, 2025
So very sorry Connie...prayers to you and your family!
God bless your soul, " Joeski" Mr. Ruhlman You were a loyal servant - and you led others to Christ through your music, actions and how you lived. I remember you fondly at St. Mary´s, most notably when you built the set for Fiddler. My condolences to all
Julie Dziowgo Wollschlager
September 8, 2025
Tom and Jennifer Smith
September 8, 2025
Connie and family,
We are very sorry about Joe’s death. We have always enjoyed his musical talent he shared with our church family. He gave so much of his time and talent to the Holy Spirit community and he will be greatly missed.
Michael Farrell
September 8, 2025
Connnie, I am blest to have interacted with you and Joe. The charisms of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit were imprinted on us all. RoseAnn and John Leonard will embrace him. Peace always!
Gary and Trish Rupp
September 8, 2025
Ruhlman family so sorry to hear of Joe's passing, many memories of Joe with that green and white hat during our years of Wild Things Soccer.
Judy Klimek
September 8, 2025
Joe will be missed, he welcomed me into Holy Spirit community when we moved to NP by inviting me to help with decorations for Going Bananas for Jesus. He always had a warm, welcoming smile and was just fun to be around. My condolences Connie and family. Such a talented, caring and kind friend. We will miss him. Hugs and love. Judy and Dan
Leo and Mary Kay Ruhlman
September 8, 2025
Connie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always enjoyed the music Joe and his siblings lead at various family events. Better even than the Partridge family. We will always remember Joe in our prayers. Rest in peace, Joe. Blessings, Leo and Mary Kay.
MINDA COX
September 8, 2025
In loving memory of the kindest and most gentle human beings I have ever met. I will miss you very much.
Lorraine Cox
September 8, 2025
Praying, Connie, for you and your family.
Lavern and Echo Pelster
September 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was always so full of Joy and goodwill towards all.
Ellen Fogarty
September 7, 2025
Joe- the world is missing your love, caring nature, free spirit and strength of character. Not a better man amoung us! Fly free with the angels beautiful man!
Love, Ellen Fogarty
Mary Loop
September 7, 2025
Joe was one of a kind. The first time I met Joe was at a TEC, that I went to at St. Pat's back in 89. He was the leader of the music for the weekend. Then when I started going to Holy Spirit, when I was going to college at Mid Plains. Joe asked me to join in singing with him at Mass on Saturday night. Joe had a heart of gold. Keep singing and playing your guitar Joe. Rest in peace Joe.
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