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Florence Rodgers Ruff

Birth	:	27 Aug 1927 Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Mar 2021 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Garwin Union Cemetery, Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1016998, -92.6682968
Description	:	Florence Ruff, 93, of rural Marshalltown, died on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Visitation and funeral services at the Iowa River Church of the Brethren. One of ten children, Florence was born on August 27, 1927, in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel B. and Bertie Florence (Myatt) Rodgers. She graduated from Marengo High School with the Class of 1945. She married Boyd Ruff on March 27, 1950, at the Carlton Brethren Church. Together they had a small farm, where they raised their two sons. Florence was a hard-working wife... Read More	Florence Ruff, 93, of rural Marshalltown, died on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Visitation and funeral services at the Iowa River Church of the Brethren. One of ten children, Florence was born on August 27, 1927, in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel B. and Bertie Florence (Myatt) Rodgers. She graduated from Marengo High School with the Class of 1945. She married Boyd Ruff on March 27, 1950, at the Carlton Brethren Church. Together they had a small farm, where they raised their two sons. Florence was a hard-working wife and mom, keeping busy especially with her large gardens of vegetables and flowers. She enjoyed canning and quilting, having made over 1,000 “lap robes” over the years, most of which she gave away. Florence was a prayer warrior and a pillar of faith for family, friends, and strangers. She was a member of the Iowa River Church of the Brethren and their Women’s Fellowship group, which always put on the annual bizarre, known for their homemade chicken and noodles. Florence also enjoyed reading and listening to gospel music. Surviving are her two sons, Terry (Amy) Ruff of Ghana, West Africa, and Tim (Jo) Ruff of Marshalltown; five grandchildren, Sara (Tim) Coverstone, Jonathan (Emily) Ruff, Carie (Paul) Parks, Kristin (Joe) Meyer and Abby (Ryan) Smith; seven great-grandchidren; three sisters, Lorene Meek, Louise Danner, and Arlene Strennen; sisters-in-law, Wanda Hofer and Marilyn Rodgers; and several nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd; her parents, Samuel and Bertie; four brothers, Doug (Norma) Rodgers, Pete Rodgers, Mack (Helen) Rodgers and Sam (Millie) Rodgers; two sisters, Betty (Art) Catherman and Lucille (Wally) Fiser; sister-in-law Claris (Fred) Wildermuth; and brothers-in-law, Nick Meek, Roland Danner, Paul Strennen, and Neal (Dorothy) Ruff. Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa

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Florence Rodgers Ruff's memorial is located at: Garwin Union Cemetery, Garwin, Tama County, USA.
When did Florence Rodgers Ruff death?
Florence Rodgers Ruff death on 22 Mar 2021 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1016998
Longitude: -92.6682968

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel B “Sam” Rodgers

(1888 - 1959)

Bertie Florence Myatt Rodgers

(1893 - 1977)

Spouse

Boyd Eugene Ruff

(1924 - 1993)

Siblings

James McNeely “Mac” Rodgers

(1917 - 2006)

Lucille Rodgers Fiser

(1921 - 2001)

Charles Douglas Rodgers

(1923 - 1982)

Sam Rodgers Jr.

(1925 - 2020)

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