Robert D. Ruden, 80 of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Genesis East Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Weerts Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Our Lady of Victory Church. Burial will take place at Saint Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, South Dakota. Memorials may be left to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
Bob was born on January 22, 1943 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Ray and Eva (Kayser) Ruden. He was united in marriage to JoLynn Martish on November 25, 1965 in Mitchell, South Dakota. His job with the Milwaukee Railroad brought him and his family to the Quad Cities area; where they eventually settled in Buffalo, IA. After retiring from the railroad, Bob and Jo owned and operated Rudens Carpet Cleaning and Dyeing for 30 years.
Bob was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Buffalo. He enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends.
Survivors include his loving wife Jo of 58 years; daughter, Tami (Steve) Stombaugh of LeClaire, IA; grandchildren, Austin (Kayla) Fielder of Davenport, Abbi (Eric) Metcalf of Davenport, Ansli (Brandon) August of Davenport, Alexa, Brady and Carson Stombaugh; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Makynlee and Maverick Fielder, Kali, Madi, Lili Davis, and Isaac August; sister, Dea (Jim) Crawford of Mesa, AZ, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Darci and Tara Ruden, great-grandson Nolan August, and his brother, Don Ruden.
