Raymond James Ruff

Raymond James Ruff, a ge 94 of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Apolonia; brothers, Donald, Loren, Hilary and William; and sisters, Geraldine, Marie and Laverne; wife, Donna Mae Ruff, and son, Mark Allen Ruff.

Survived by children, Wayne (Linda) Ruff, Diana (Dave) Erickson, James Ruff, Cynthia (Don) Coder, Patricia (Dave) Culler; grandchildren, Gary, Ronda, Nieve, Daniel, Christopher, Kendra, Colin, Solenne, Robert and Logan; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Patsy) Ruff; and numerous relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, in Brooklyn Center, MN, on Monday August 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place at 10:00 AM prior to the church service. The service will be livestreamed as a St. Alphonsus Facebook Event.

Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN at 1:00 PM.

Memorials preferred to the American Legion, or CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program).