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James Ruff Obituary
November 23, 1964 - December 4, 2024
Gretna - Preceded in death by wife, Susan; mother, Mary. Survived by father, Henry; brothers, Henry Jr. (Tina), Randy (Lisa), Ryan (Michele); father and mother-in-law, Virgil and Pat Harms, nieces, nephews and friends. VISITATION Sunday, December 8, 2024, 2 to 4 p.m. at Roeder Mortuary with CELEBRATION OF LIFE to follow at Gretna American Legion 11690 S 216th St., Gretna. Memorials to the family to be designated later.
Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone - Gretna, NE - 402-332-0090
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Harry & Kim Thomason
December 10, 2024
This is heartbreaking. Harry and I met Jimmy at Thirsty´s and he was always so kind and generous to us and we never left without a Jimmy joke. It won´t be the same.
Many prayers for Jimmy´s family.
RIP our friend.
JF
December 9, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy jo kersten
December 7, 2024
Part of my heart died with him. Jimmy was so special to so many people. I can´t begin to imagine a world without Mr Jimmy Ruff. Prayers to the entire family.
Randy Ferris
December 7, 2024
I´ll always remember you as one of the good guys Jimmy.
Susan McCubbin Keiderling
December 6, 2024
Jimmy had a unique way of moving his eyebrows.
Susan McCubbin Keiderling
Larry Rix
December 6, 2024
Jimmy there was never a bad day having you around, always full of laughter and a good joke to tell, you will be deeply missed
Helen Litten
December 6, 2024
Prayers to Jim´s family and friends ~
Grant & Jill Perry
December 6, 2024
Prayers for our neighbor Jim & his family.
Tammy Pike
December 6, 2024
So many memories of holidays at the Ruff family farm. Hanging out with you, Jimmy, and all the boys will always be a huge part of my family treasured memories. Your broad smile and kind ways will never be forgotten. So grateful to have had you as one of my special "cousins".
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