In Memory

Gloria Harms (Ruffalo) - Class Of 1961

Gloria Harms (Ruffalo)

Gloria (Harms) Ruffalo

1943 - 2017

Gloria Ruffalo, 74, of Tucson, Ariz. (formerly of Kenosha) died at Tucson Hospital on May 25, 2017, from complications of diabetes.

Gloria was born on Feb. 13, 1943, to Harry and Lucille (Keul) Harms in Kenosha. She attended local schools and was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School. She was a retired Systems Analyst from MacWhyte Wire Rope in Kenosha.

Gloria married Gene Ruffalo on Feb. 12, 1993 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kenosha. Together they enjoyed traveling in their RV motor home. They spent time exploring the U.S. from coast to coast. They also spent time in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe. They met many wonderful people in their travels. She also enjoyed bowling, casinos, and watching the Milwaukee Brewers.

She is survived by her husband, Gene; her sister, MaryEllen Streblow; many nieces and nephews; and by loyal and caring friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Phillip Harms, Lucy Aitken, Harry and Theresa Harms in infancy; and brother-in-law, Ted Streblow.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017, at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Tucson, Ariz. at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Francis Cabrini Church, 3201 East Presido Road, Tucson, AZ 857