Brian Ruf, age 40, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2010. He was born on May 27, 1970 in Elmhurst, IL. Brian was the cherished husband of Lisa; loving father of Eric, Bree, Tori, Lori, and Maximus; precious son of Walter and Janet Ruf and loyal brother of Leroy (Christine) and Jack (Maribeth). Brian was employed as a CNC machinist programmer at Creative Die Mold Corp. in Glendale Heights for 5 years. Visitation Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 3-8 pm at Cypress Funeral Home, 1698 N. Bloomingdale Road, (between Army Trail Road and North Avenue) Glendale Heights. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brian’s family would be appreciated. Brian would have requested visitors to be dressed comfortably. Sports jerseys will be welcomed. Condolences may be offered at www.cypressfuneralhome.com. For more information, please call us at 630-653-7666.