Joe was born on October 27, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA. His parents Francis and Andy Ruhoff were caring and nourishing , helping turn Joe into the man we all came to know and love. He went to St. John Chrysotom Catholic School for K-8, Loyola High School, Loyola University Los Angeles (Now Loyola Marymount University). He received his Bachelor’s degree with a major in Sociology and a minor in talking smack. He was a proud member and the Big Brother of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, the place where he built so many life-long friendships and memories.
Following college he worked at Northrup Aerospace. In 1992 Joe and his family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon where he and Verge took over his father’s business. He ran Omega Engraving prior to his recent retirement at the end of 2017, which he passed off to his daughter and son in law with such happiness. Prior to and after retirement there were so many things that Joe loved doing. In his younger days, baseball and softball, were his passion. Upon becoming a father his interests and hobbies shifted to coaching his kids, pioneering fantasy football , golf, bowling and traveling all around the world with his wife, children and friends. Joe was an active parishioner at St Anne’s Catholic Church.
Anyone that ever crossed Joe’s path will never forget his warm hugs, hearty laugh and contagious personality. Joe left behind the love of his life, Virginia (Verge) Ruhoff. His two children Joe Jr, Carmella Jump and their spouses Amy Ruhoff and Shane Jump. Along with his 5 grandchildren Alexandra (16), Benjamin (12), Paige (10), Andrew (9) and Teddy (6). Thank God, no great grandchildren yet!!
Memorial services will be held on November 10th, 11 AM at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Grants Pass, OR. In lieu of floral arrangements we ask that all donations will go to the St Anne’s Tuition Assistance Program in the Memory of Joe Ruhoff Sr, https://squareup.com/market/st-anne-catholic-school/item/in-memory-of-joe-ruhoff .
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