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John E. Rhueff

9/21/1937 - 2/14/2020

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Obituary For John E. Rhueff

On Friday, February 14, 2020, John E. Rhueff, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 82 with his family by his side. He was born September 21, 1937 in Steubenville the son of the late John E. and Nellie Jones Rhueff, Sr. He graduated from SHS in 1955 and married his beloved Marlene in 1957. He retired after 37 years of service from Weirton Steel, a division of National Steel, as a salesman for the tin mill department. John was a member and past deacon at Starkdale Presbyterian Church and served on the board of The City Rescue Mission for over thirty years. John enjoyed working in his yard, being with his family and rescuing stray kittens.

He was known for his love of cars and was good at remodeling, over the years became involved in many projects with his son-in-law and daughter. He enjoyed going to Oglebay and eating at Mehlman’s. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister Betty Jane Rhueff Shields.

John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marlene J. Miller Rhueff; daughter Pam (Tom) Peterson; beloved granddaughter Gabrielle Peterson; nieces & nephews Randy (Debbie) Brobston, Beth Ann (Fred) Postlewait, Dennis (Teresa) Brobston, Susan (John) Rayl & Debbie Shields (Todd) McGivney.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday 2-5 p.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Carl Moore officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Starkdale Presbyterian Church or Jefferson County Humane Society.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Beth Melko

    I can not name just one memory for I spent my growing up years with Mr.Rhueff ...I am lucky to have many memories of him and what a special man he was. Playing at their home on Columbia, sleepovers, dinners, trips to Salt Fork and so much more. I never knew a man as obsessed about his yard other than my dad till I met Mr. Rhueff. I feel blessed to have those memories. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Rhueff, Pam, Tom & Gabrielle

  • 09/03/2024

    Donna Cocumelli Lucas

    To Marlene, Pam and family I send my deepest sympathy's I will not be able to spend any time at the funeral home as I am in California with my sister. Sending love and prayers your way

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    Nancy

    Marlene, Pam and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs. He will always be with you in spirit. Best, Nancy (Swope) Sowders

  • 09/03/2024

    Mike Berarduci

    Deepest sympathies to Marlene, Pam and Gabriela and John's  family and many friends.  Special guy for sure. Rest in peace good buddy

  • 09/03/2024

    Debra Shields McGivney, Niece

    My Uncle John was a special person. My mom was his sister. I was an only child and we spent many a weekend at their home. Pam was like my little sister when we were kids. I kind of lost touch in my adult years,but it was enough to know he was in this world. He was my piece of my mother Betty Jane who preceded him in death over a decade ago. I will miss him. As everyone else has said he loved his yard. When we were young and they lived on Columbia even that little yard was a beautiful oasis. His current home also had a beautiful backyard due to him. I think maybe he should have been a landscape designer. Maybe God will allow him to create a little oasis ifor himself n Heaven. I love you and will be sad knowing you are no longer in this world. RIP

  • 09/03/2024

    Gini Dever Brubaker

    So sorry to hear of John's passing.  I have fond memories of being neighbors in Steubenville.

  • 09/03/2024

    Roxannne Matysiak

    Dear Ruth and Pam,My deepest sympathy on your loss.Your neighbor, Roxanne Matysiak

  • 09/03/2024

    Martin Hauser

    Our deepest sympathies to all of the Rhueff family. In our limited numbers of association, we found John to be a thoughtful gentleman. He will certainly be missed by family and friends alike.      Warmest regards,         Donna and Marty Hauser

  • 09/03/2024

    Fran Fleishour

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