Ronald L. Ruffner passed away March 8, 2025, at home, in the presence of his wife and children, after a very short and agonizing battle with aggressive cancer.
Ronald was born Aug. 12, 1953, 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 and Amanda (Greg) Pine of Montgomery County; son Lester (Shakia) Wright of Vermillion County; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; fur children, Thelma, Louise and Ginger; mother Ann Ellis of Plainfield; sister Debra Ruffner of Crawfordsville; and 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 p.m. 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 noon to 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery South.
Online condolences and memories may be made at www.huntandson.com.
