Richard Edward Ruef, age 77, passed away at home in Lincoln, CA on February 6, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Cass, daughters Anna Marie and Barbara and their spouses, and grandchild Rose. Rich was born in San Francisco in 1937. After graduating from Riordan HS he served in the US Marine Corps and then worked as an electrician for 35 years. Rich had many interests, which reflected both his creative and adventurous sides. Some of these were: racing motorcycles and drag boats; sailing; crewing a sprint car; hiking and biking; watercolor painting; and his special and long lasting interest, photography. He greatly enjoyed being an official photographer for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Rich will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. Donations in Rich's name can be made to the Riordan HS Class of 1955 Memorial Scholarship (415-586-8200, x. 231) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Arrangements under the direction of Lincoln Funeral Home, Lincoln, CA.
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