Ronald L Ruffner

August 12, 1953 to March 8, 2025

Ronald Ruffner passed away in the presence of his wife and children in his home on March 8 after a very short and agonizing battle with aggressive cancer.

Ronald was born to Ann Ellis and John Ruffner

Ronald proudly enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1971, at 18 years old. He also served in the Army Reserve and the Indiana National Guard. He retired from the military in 2001.

Ron worked for several years as an owner-operator truck driver and Karle's trucking. After leaving the trucking industry, he began working for the Indiana State Highway Department. While employed there, Mr. Ruffner started his own business, Ron's Mowing and Snow Removal, in 1995.

He loved all animals, especially his cats. His hobbies included fishing, camping, and gardening. Ron is survived by his wife Martha Ruffner, daughters Lois (Mike) Yergler of Florida, Amanda (Greg) Pine of Montgomery County, son Lester (Shakia) Wright of Vermillion County, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His fur children, Thelma, Louise, and Ginger. His mother, Ann Ellis of Plainfield; sister Debra Ruffner of Crawfordsville; and his brothers, Derlynn Ruffner of South Carolina and Romera Ruffner of Crawfordsville. Ron was preceded in death by his father, John Ruffner, and his sister, Revonda, and her two daughters. The family is requesting casual dress for all services.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 15, at Hunt and Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Cregger officiating. Military Rites will be provided by American Legion Post 72 and the United States Marine Corps. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 PM. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery South.