Ronald "Ron" Ruhoff

Ronald “Ron” David Ruhoff, 76 of Altura, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family.

Ron was born August 14, 1950 in Winona to Edmund and Evelyn (Maschka) Ruhoff. He attended Holy Trinity School in Rollingstone and graduated from Lewiston High School. On August 22, 1970, he married Yvonne Kreidermacher and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage.

He spent most of his career as a self-employed contractor and later worked at the Elba Cooperative Creamery.

Ron enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing; playing cards and following Minnesota sports teams. He also enjoyed time at the family cabin and time spent with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; three sons and favorite daughters-in-law, Brent & Jennifer, Brian & Julie, and Bradley & Lau; grandchildren, Lucia, Sofia and Isabel; sister, Pat (John) Meisch; brother, Rich (Jana) Ruhoff; sisters-in-law, Berniece Ruhoff, Janet Speltz, Audrey (Denny) Ostlund and Marlene Spencer (Dave Schwantz); brothers-in-law, Lloyd (Linda) Kreidermacher, Everett (Mary Ann) Kreidermacher, Stan (Pam) Kreidermacher and Marvin (Becky) Kreidermacher and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Ruhoff and sister-in-law, Helen Kreidermacher.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone with the Reverend Michael Churchill officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Friday, September 11 and one hour prior to Mass, all at the church.

Ron’s family would like to thank the staff at Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Hospice for the compassion and care shown to them.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Altura Area Veterans Memorial.

Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Lewiston is assisting the family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com.