Oliver A. Ruff

Profile Updated: May 2, 2024
Oliver A. Ruff
Residing In Evanston, IL USA
Spouse/Partner Emma L. Ruff
Occupation Retired Educator
Children Olivia born 1975; and Vonyea born 1978. Both of them finished college, and have secured a path in life More…that they feel comfortable with.
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I have three grand children from my daughters. My precious grandson who just turned three, is my joy. His name is Ayden Oliver! I retired after thirty-six years of working in the education field as: teacher; building assistant for student affairs/Skiles Junior High; assistant principal/Skiles Junior High; principal, professional development coordinator; administrative leadership support team member, and currently as an educational consultant. I have always valued working with youngsters, and anyone who is seemingly in need of improvement or assistance. I believe that has been my passion or calling.

School Story

I have no specific stories, I have many precious memories of academic, humanistic, and athletic stories that I relish. Persons such as Roy Houston, Joe Martin, Bill Tomlinson, Steve Jesser, and so many others that I can't enumerate upon. I was surrounded by many friends and acquaintances who helped to mold my life and character. Those of you who are wondering why you don't see your names, you were quite instrumental in my life. I thank you for whatever part you played. Thank you for the fun, good, and not so good times. You have to classify your role, not me.

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Apr
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Apr 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Dear Jean,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to you. All the best to you and Mark. Enjoy your special day.

Blessings,

Oliver

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Mar 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Dear Linda,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to you.

Blessings,

Oliver

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Jan
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Jan 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM

Posted on: Jan 09, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Dear David,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to the handsome service person. I hope that you celebrate with joy and love in everything that is done for and with you.

Blessings,

Ollie/Oliver

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Jan
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Jan 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Posted on: Dec 30, 2024 at 10:28 AM

Dear Leslie,

Happy blessed birthday and Happy New Year to you. You have a double celebration. All the best to you for another wonderful birthday celebration and year.

Blessings,

Ollie/Oliver

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Dec
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Dec 24, 2024 at 9:35 AM

Dear Ed,

Happy birthday wishes to you. I thought that you did not have a profile designation. I apologize for my error and the misrepresentation of your name. Old age is beginning to set in. LOL! I hope that your days will only get better and you season with age. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Birthday, again.

Blessings and love,

Ollie (Oliver)

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Dec 24, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Dear Dave and Ned,

Happy blessed birthday for two of the best twins that came up with us. I hope that your day and future will be saturated with the best blessings possible. All the best to you both. I did not see a profile for Ned, unless I missed it. Therefore I am providing birthday wishes for you both in this space.

Blessings and love,

Ollie/Oliver

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Dec
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Dec 20, 2024 at 9:34 AM

Posted on: Dec 20, 2024 at 9:12 AM

Dear Kathy,

Happy belated birthday wishes to you. Happy holidays and all of the best wishes during this season are extended to you. Enjoy and make the best of this joyous time.

Blessings,

Oliver (Ollie)

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Nov
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Nov 02, 2024 at 12:20 AM

Dear David,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to you. I hope you and your family are doing well. All the best to you.

Blessings,

Ollie/Oliver

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Oct
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Oct 14, 2024 at 11:28 PM

Dear Bobbie,

Happy blessed belated birthday wishes to you. I hope that you will celebrate many more annual joyous occasions. I saw Barbara Putta recently. I asked her to give you my regards. Please congratulate Lester on his recent retirement. I know that you two will enjoy your mutual retirements.

Blessings and love,

Oliver

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Oct
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Oct 01, 2024 at 10:37 AM

Posted on: Sep 30, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Dear Carol,

I thought I wished you a happy birthday before. If I did not, I would like to wish you one of the greatest belated birthday wishes ever. All the best to you. It was a joy sitting with you during the service for Kathy Greene's Son. It was sad but sobering in allowing us to remember how precious and unpredictable life is. Let us continue making each birthday count.

Blessings and happy birthday again!

Ollie/Oliver

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Sep
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Sep 30, 2024 at 9:57 AM

Dear John,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to you.

Blessings,

Oliver

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Sep
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Sep 26, 2024 at 1:36 AM

Posted on: Sep 19, 2024 at 12:24 PM

Dear Seth,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to you. With all of our losses, it is even more valuable for me to be able to say happy birthday to you. All the best for a joyous occasion with all of the delights of life. Much love and blessings! Stay healthy and happy!

Ollie/Oliver

Oliver A. Ruff has left an In Memory comment for his Profile.
Sep
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Sep 07, 2024 at 12:07 AM

I am indeed very sorry that Bonnie is no longer with us, but I am happy that she is no longer suffering with any malady that she endured.  She was always a staunch supporter of my efforts, I tried to do likewise with her.  She was a dedicated educator, genuine character, and an interactive participant on issues that made a difference.  She will truly be missed.  We were in junior high school together, high school, and we reconnected after we received our degrees in elementary education.  I respected and appreciated our friendship and relationship.  She along with a number of classmates attended the street naming in my honor.  I am very grateful for that.  My condolences to her children, family members, classmates, and friends.  I am included in the classmates and friends categories.  

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Sep
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Sep 02, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Posted on: Aug 30, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Dear Judy,

Happy blessed birthday wishes, Judy. Enjoy another wonderful year of celebrating the blessings you have received. All the best to you!

Oliver

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Aug
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Aug 25, 2024 at 12:06 PM

Dear Jim,

Happy blessed birthday wishes to you. Enjoy your day.

Blessings,

Oliver

Aug
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Aug 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Oliver, Happy Birthday old friend!!

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Aug
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Aug 16, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Posted on: Aug 16, 2024 at 9:42 AM

Dear Miles,

Happy birthday my friend. I hope that your day and year will be one of great health, courage, appreciation, compassion, empathy, self care, and love that you have expressed thooughout your life time. Thank you for making the special effort in attending the street naming in my honor. You and other classmates made my day. I am grateful for that. Enjoy your birthday celebration. Happy blessed birthday wishes.

Incidentally, Josh Hoffman and his wife will be visiting me in September. I look forward to seeing him. I don't believe that we have seen each other since high school. What a thrill!

Blessings and marvelous birthday wishes!

Oliver

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Aug
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Aug 14, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Posted on: Aug 13, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Dear Roger,

I thought that I had acknowledged your birthday. I apologize, happy belated birthday wishes to you, young man. I hope all is going well. All the best to you for many more joyous celebrations.

Blessings,

Oliver

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Aug
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Aug 11, 2024 at 12:33 AM

Dear Kevin,

Happy early birthday wishes to you. Thank you for attending the street naming ceremony. We have a lot to be grateful for. August 17th is a very special day for a number of reasons. Chief William Logan, the first African American Police Chief of Evanston will be funeralized on that day. His service will be held at Evanston Township High School, where he was a star athlete. He also worked there after his retirement from the police department. Back to you Kevin, I hope that your day is enjoyable and celebrated joyously.

All the best to you my friend.

Blessings,

Oliver/Ollie

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Aug
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Aug 01, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Posted on: Aug 01, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Dear Bob,

Happy blessed birthday wishes for you my friend. I hope that you and Edna are doing well. Enjoy your day of celebration and many more healthy and successful years to come.

Blessings and love,

Ollie/Oliver