With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Arthur Dale Ruthruff Jr. of Battle Creek, Michigan, who passed away on October 27, 2023 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Arthur Dale Ruthruff and Mabell June Ruthruff (Slaight); his son Gary L. Ruthruff; and his stepson Neil Croften. He is survived by : his wife Donna Jean Ruthruff (Rivers); his daughter Deborah Beers (Rod) of Olivet; his stepchildren, Eric Caswell of Battle Creek, Karen Ray of Climax and Sincere Illingssworth of Naples, Florida; and his siblings, Gordon Ruthruff (Jean) of Macon, GA, Natalie Healy (Melvin) of Hastings and Leslie Beilby (Tom) of Escanaba. He is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ceresco Baptist Church, 230 Marshall St., Ceresco, MI 49033, Family Altar Chapel, 14844 6 ½ Mile Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49014 or The American Baptist Church, 1500 Daughtery Rd., Lakeland, FL 33810.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Homes