Dennis N. Von Ruden

Dennis N. Von Ruden, 79, of Westby died Monday, October 13, 2025 at Gundersen Hospital surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

He was born April 27, 1946 on Clinton Ridge to Norbert and Harriet Von Ruden.  Most of Dennis’ life was spent in the flooring business, as an installer, flooring store owner, and later in life as a rep for a flooring distributor.  When not working, Dennis enjoyed being outdoors doing yardwork, hunting on the family farm, or fishing.  Dennis was a handyman who could use his knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and mechanics to fix just about anything.  He spent many hours in his garage on woodworking projects or on restoring one of his classic vehicles.  Most of all, Dennis used his talents to help out his friends and family whom he loved dearly.  He never missed a chance to spend time with family going out to dinner, having a cookout, or enjoying a fish fry.  He was truly one of the best and will be sadly missed and remembered by many.

Dennis is survived by six children:  Christine (Steve Fish) Place of Pennsylvania, Bob (Shari) of Westby, Mike of St. Paul, MN, Cindy (Seth Barstad) Von Ruden of Westby, Sue (Tim) Voigt of Neillsville, Andrea (Eric) Miller of Westby; significant other Annette Easterday and her daughters, Kristen and Karen.  He is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale (Thea) of Westby; two sisters, Doreen (Earl) Brueggenman of Cashton and Dana (Don) Flietner of Cashton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 3-5 PM with a Private Family Prayer at 5 PM.

The Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services is serving the family.    

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