James E. Ruffer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James E. Ruffer of Stryker, Ohio, who passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Ruffer to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Ruffer and Helen Leupp; his wife Mildred "Midge" Ruffer (Rittenhouse); his siblings, Eugene Ruffer, Jack Ruffer and Jane Stuckey; and his close friend Dwight "Smitty" Smith.
He is survived by: his children, Donald Ruffer (Mary) of Stryker, Michael Ruffer of West Unity and Lisa John (Scott) of West Unity; his grandchildren, Stacy Ruffer (Kara), Errin Ruffer (Ashley), Alex Ruffer (Chiara), Amos Ruffer (Jean Tsai), Travis Mulligan (Lisa), Tiffany Hattemer (Jason), Joshua Ruffer (Kayla), Brandon John, Shawna Spires (Alex Fernandez), Danielle Sidle (Jake Garvin) and Tyson Sidle (Julie); his sister Joyce Smith; and his sister-in-law Mert Ruffer. He is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Stryker United Methodist Church, Stryker American Legion, or the charity of the donor's choice.
