Alvin James Ruthruff, 85 of Hopkins, was ushered into God's arms on Sunday, December 24, 2017 where he was reunited with his son, Mark. Mr. Ruthruff was born February 14, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of the late Ernest C. and Mildred (French) Ruthruff. Alvin married his true love, Olive, and together shared a wonderful life full of cherished memories. Alvin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Olive; his 8 surviving children, Philip Ruthruff, Leonard Ruthruff, Patricia (Henry) Peak, Robert (Stephanie) Ruthruff, Terry (Cora) Ruthruff, Carol (Dean) Spaulding, Christine Campbell and JoAnn Ruthruff; 21 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and 5 siblings, Allen (Fayetta) Ruthruff, Barbara Rench, Russell Ruthruff, Janet Sackett and Harlan (Brenda) Ruthruff. Besides his parents and his son, Mark, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Duane, Leonard, Ernest and Gerald and his sisters, Donna Mae and Marjorie. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, and again on Friday, December 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 am where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, Pastors Leonard Schildroth and Chris Cronk officiating. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township.

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 28th, 2017 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel

Friday, December 29th, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel

Service Information

Friday, December 29th, 2017 11:00am, Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel

Interment Details

Friday, December 29th, 2017 12:30pm, Maplewood Cemetery