Obituary for Lance Donald Ruoff

LANCE DONALD RUOFF

Lance Donald Ruoff, passed away on September 16, 2021, at the age of 26.  He was born on April 21, 1995, to Douglas and Jeana (nee Hettersimer) Ruoff. Lance was active in 4-H for 10 years and won many titles showing his Prized Pigs. He enjoyed being outside. He especially liked being on the farm taking care of the animals, riding his Four Wheeler, frisbee golf, and fishing with family and friends. He had so many fun times going to Haspin Acres to ride with friends. Lance was a kind soul, had a big heart and one of the best smiles. He enjoyed helping out at Church on Fire’s Farmers Market ministry.

Lance will be missed by his family especially his parents: Douglas (Nikki Boothe) Ruoff and Jeana Ruoff; siblings: Lacy (Jake) McPeak and Dawson Milbourne; loving niece: Harper McPeak; cherished grandma: Linda Hettersimer; and beloved Aunts and Uncles: Karen (Mike) Pierson, Gloria Dunaway, Donnie (Bev) Hettersimer, Tommy (Becky) Stacy, Deana (Doug) Kraemer, and Wendy (Bill) Leubberst; Nikki’s daughter: Makenna Mays; many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jim Hettersimer, Donald and Mary Ruoff.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 3:30 until the time of the Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. at Church on Fire, 10544 Harrison Ave., Harrison, OH 45030.  Doug Combs will be presiding. 

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Church on Fire’s Farmers Market. A funeral home representative will be at the visitation and service to accept memorials, or you may mail them to Brater Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Street, Harrison, OH 45030.  The family will be notified of the donation.