VERONA - Mary Ann Ruff, age 75, of Verona, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on March 2, 1950, in Covington, Ky., the daughter of Frank and Geneva (Shadoan) Sauter.

Mary Ann graduated from Dixie Heights High School in Erlanger, Ky., in 1968. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, best friend and life partner, Ronald Ruff, on April 7, 1978, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mary Ann started working for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1968, until relocating to Madison, Wisconsin, ultimately retiring in 2005. During her career with the FDA, she took several college courses to become an FDA investigator.

Mary Ann loved reading, listening to music, shopping and traveling. She took several cruises with Ron, including one to Europe which traveled across the Atlantic and enjoyed their travels to Hawaii.

Mary Ann was truly a special person and a gift to everyone that knew her. She will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 47 years, Ronald; brothers, Frank (Rachel) Sauter and Robert (Barbara) Sauter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens in Madison.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Mary Ann Ruff

March 02, 1950 - May 04, 2025

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