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Alan Ruff Obituary
Jul 29, 1951 - Mar 2, 2014
Age 62 of Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Nona Ruff. Survived by wife, Sharon; daughters, Stephanie Ruff, Stacey (Brad) Jones; granddaughters, Samantha and Maddysen; sisters, Phyllis Philips, Shirley (David) Munsinger; numerous nieces and nephews.
VISITATION Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 4-8pm with WAKE SERVICE at 7pm at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 10:30am Thursday, March 6, 2014 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 15353 Pacific St. Omaha. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn. To leave a condolence, visit www.bramanmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Ruff
Annita Fulton
February 25, 2022
I still think of Alan being such a good friend & again, always willing to help those in need with our Operation Christmas group. We had great visits in the Colonel's Office while I worked there & he worked down the hall. So happy to consider him a friend.
Annita Fulton
March 26, 2014
I was so shocked to hear about Alan. I headed-up the Operation Santa Glenwood Corps of Engineers' visits for many years and often had problems getting folks to go with me. I only had to ask Alan once and after that he was always willing and ready to go. I had the pleasure of getting to know Alan quite well, since I only worked a few doors down the hall in the Exec Office and our paths crossed quite often. Alan was one of the most pleasant and kindest men I ever worked with. Heaven must be a much better place with him there and how blessed I am to have known him. My thoughts and prayers to his wife, daughters, and their families.
Tom Thiele
March 10, 2014
I was shocked to hear of Al's passing. He was one of the good ones. I saw him often when I worked with at the Corps, and he always had a smile and a kind word. I'd also see him at St. Wenceslaus, and he even made a positive impression on my parents, even though they only met him a few times. He truly was one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of knowing.
Lynette Black
March 7, 2014
To the Ruff Family: Al was one of the persons that I will always remember from the Corps of Engineers. I truly enjoyed his ability to make whoever was around him laugh. He was such a warm, kind and generous person who always had a joke or story to tell. I hope your fond memories keep you all in good spirits during this difficult time. May Al "Rest in Peace" in God's loving arms.
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Steve Tafolla
March 6, 2014
Condolences to Al's family. Al was an easy and fun person to be around. He left many with good memories here at the Corps of Engineers. It was a pleasure to know him.
Roger McLendon
March 6, 2014
Phyllis, I was saddened to hear about Alan. My sympathies to you and the rest of the Ruff family. Even though it's been many years since I've seen Alan, the memories of our times at Clifton Hill Church will always be with us. He was a great guy and if I remember correctly, a pretty good basketball player, too.
March 5, 2014
I didn't work with Al directly at the Corps of Engineers, but whenever I saw him in the hallways, he always had a smile on his face and always took the time to chat a minute. I am so sorry for your loss. I will lift up your family in my prayer.
Barb Kimball
March 5, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Al was a genuinely kind person and always had a smile. My prayers are with your family.
March 5, 2014
To the Ruff family ... All of us from the Benson High School class of 1969 are so saddened by the loss of our classmate. But he was more than our classmate, he was our friend. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. May all of you find emotional strength in your memories of your time with him and your faith.
Kevin Quinn
March 5, 2014
Al was always the first one in with a kind word, generous gesture, an ironic story to make you laugh or a cheerful word to make a demanding work place a little warmer and a little nicer. I knew him more than 40 years, back to when he first dated his beautiful wife Sharon. He never had a negative thing to say. What a great man he was. I'll miss you, Al. Your 2013 Christmas time photo with your granddaughter says it all about you. Sleep in Peace, my friend. Sharon and girls--I am so sorry, but count your blessings! They are many.
Linda Frey
March 5, 2014
Al will truely be missed by all who have known him. Always a kind word or willing help in any way. Prayers for the family.
Ben Brick
March 5, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Alans passing. He will be missed.You are in our prayers.
Bob & Madaline Hursh
March 5, 2014
Alan was a wonderful family man and so active at St Wenceslaus Church. Many years of service in numerous ways. He always had a smile and a friendly manner. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family. Alan and you all are in our prayers.
Thomas O'Hara
March 5, 2014
Prayers and condolences to the Ruff family. Al was truely a kind and gentle man. Great example to follow. Know you have the support of his Corps family as well.
Ben Brick
March 4, 2014
I grew up with Alan, through grade school and high school. There are many, many fond memories, he will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
March 4, 2014
Many years have passed since grade school and high school where we knew Alan. The world will be a sadder place for his passing but a much nicer place because of his time with us. May God bless and keep you all.
Rick Douglas for the Douglas family.
March 4, 2014
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We worked with Al at the Corps. We remember the great smile he shared with so many. Patty and Larry Cleaver
Jody Fredrickson
March 4, 2014
Alan will be missed by many. He always wore a smile with a very kind heart. I remember when his family adopted one of our puppies, baby, and our daughter and son were young but Alan made sure we would get picture updates of baby. He made their day by keeping us updated. Even though I haven't worked directly with him in a few years, he will be missed.
March 4, 2014
Sharon, words cannot express how shocked and saddened I was to hear about Alan. I am praying for yours and your girls to have strength to get thru this time of sorrow. Hugs to you. Sue Jeans
James Heusel
March 4, 2014
Al was a great mentor as a new employee to the corp he was always quick to answer my questions and be a bright spot every morning. He would stop by everyday and say good morning. He was one of the good ones and will be missed.
March 4, 2014
I really enjoyed working with Alan at the Corps of Engineers. As my daughter became interested in music during her elementary school years, I purchased her first Saxophone from Alan. Over the years, whenever he spotted me in the hall he always inquired about her and her music interests. He shared a smile and a kind word to anyone he happened to meet. We will miss him. Brenda Volker
Ann Mittelsdorf
March 4, 2014
It is with such a HEAVY HEART that I write this...Al was one of my favorites and always had a smile and kind word. I miss him already and cannot believe he is no longer with us. We've lost a great man who made a huge impact on many around the Corps. My deepest sympathies to all his friends and family who will miss & treasure him forever.
Stan Hanson
March 4, 2014
I always enjoyed being around Al - working with him at the Corps and playing on his softball team.
Dave Pranger
March 4, 2014
I'm saddened to hear of Al's untimely death. I worked with him for several years when he was involved with the Corps Military Design Branch and I was the liaison for AO at the IAAAP. We had a lot in common, and shared many moments both professionally and socially. He will be missed - my sympathies to Sharon & the family.
March 4, 2014
To the Ruff family, we grew up with Alan on Charles street, attended Clifton Hill Church and Benson High School. We had pretty much lost contact with him over the years until he came to our father's funeral in 1995. He said our dad, Elmer, had done a lot for him in Boy Scouts and even though that had been some 25 years prior, Alan had stopped to pay his respects. Obviously, Alan was a very considerate, caring and respectful person. So sorry to hear of his passing. John Walkenhorst for the Walkenhorst family.
Cheryl Johnson
March 3, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss. It is our loss also. I worked with Al when he was a project manager for several years before retiring, and enjoyed every minute of it. It was one special gentleman.
March 3, 2014
Alan will be remembered by the crew from the Rocky Mountain Area back in the 70s 80s and 90s. It is with deep sadness I hear that he has passed so early in life. What a Joy. My prayers to his family in this time of need. His friend in Colorado, Carol S. McCray
Phil and Diane Wagner
March 3, 2014
Our condolences on the loss of a very special friend -- "Al". His kindness toward others will always be in our memories from working with him at the Corps of Engineers.
Karen Weinrich
March 3, 2014
Condolences to the family. Al was a great guy, and a wonderful and highly respected co-worker at the Corps of Engineers. May memories and faith help you through the grieving process after your heartbreaking loss.
Cher Halda
March 3, 2014
Alan was the most pleasant and kind person to work with. He was always available to take his own annual leave and visit facilities at Christmas with Operation Santa. A picture of Alan and I at one of those visits will always be close to my heart. God Bless the Ruff Family. Although Alan is now with God, you were truly blessed to share your lives with him.
Jeff & Beth Harp
March 3, 2014
My wife, Beth and I worked with Al for many years. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. We're very sorry for your loss.
Bob & Madaline Hursh
March 3, 2014
Ruff Family:
Alan would always visit with us back in the Sacristy at church before mass. We were on the same schedule he was a such a kind and gentle and personable to us. We have known him since our college years. Peace and prayers to the family.
Jon Kragt
March 3, 2014
What a shock...so sorry to hear the sad news. He always had a positive outlook at work and on the golf course...he will be missed.
Caroline Huffman
March 3, 2014
Alan was the nicest most caring person I ever worked with. His enormous love for his wife and family was so admirable. I will miss him.
Robert Giles
March 3, 2014
Sorry to hear about Al's passing. We worked together several years ago on projects he had at Ft. Carson Colorado. I always enjoyed his company and thought very highly of him. He will be missed.
Steve Van Riper
March 3, 2014
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a great friend and will be missed.
Theresa Afrank
March 3, 2014
Al was always the nicest guy to work with and he will truly be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family. Theresa--USACE-Omaha
David Packard
March 3, 2014
Mt heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Al is missed already. God bless you all...
March 3, 2014
No one tried harder to make me feel more at ease in whatever the day is, whatever you`re going through,he made feel like don`t quit keep your head up.
The day will get better.
My sincere condolences.
Fred Mason.
Dan Bishop
March 3, 2014
I only had the pleasure of knowing Al for a handful of years, but I can say that he was a great man with a great spirit. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with him. My deepest condolences go out to his friends and family.
Dean Matuszewski
March 3, 2014
I knew Alan as an annual contributor for the Operation Santa program. I recall this past December at the Glenwood resource center that Alan continually had a smile on his face. My deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you now and always
Jennifer Rykhus
March 3, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Brian Hunter
March 3, 2014
Alan was one of the 1st people I met when I started working there. He always had good counsel and a good sense of humor.
Eternal rest grant unto Alan, O Lord & let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
Donna Catron
March 3, 2014
The Ruff Family,
I have worked with Al for may years at the Corps of Engineers. In fact just talked with him on Friday. Such a shock to all of us. What a wonderful person he was. He always was there during Operation Sanata events singing in the choir and the people they were entertaining really enjoyed them coming. Al Ruff was a willing to share his knowledge with others and always willing to help out. My prayers are with your family during this time.
Dawn Thompson
March 3, 2014
My deepest condolences to Al's family - he was a courteous, smart, cheerful Project Manager, and I enjoyed working with him within our Corps of Engineers family. Dawn Thompson, Contracting
GLORIA CARROLL
March 3, 2014
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. AL WAS A WONDERFUL CO-WORKER.
LTC Duane R. Sims (Ret)
March 3, 2014
Al's family,
I was so shocked to hear of Al's passing. He was my workout partner at the gym. Al always had some great stories to tell. He'll certainly be missed by all his friends at the gym. May he RIP!
Loretta Mills
March 3, 2014
Sharon,
I can not imagine the shock and grief you and your family are experiencing. Only God knows of His plan. I pray your faith and trust in Him will help you through. If there is anything at all I can do, please let me know.
Rick Brandt
March 3, 2014
Sharon and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw Alan in January at the Benson get-together and we had a nice time talking about the good 'ol days. He was a good friend and teammate. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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