Joe Ruloph

Joseph Franklin Ruloph, who resided near Branch, Arkansas, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 30, 1938, in Central City, Arkansas, to the late John David Ruloph, Sr. and Pauline (Greb) Ruloph. He was 88 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Rosemary (Pirker) Ruloph; two daughters, Glenda Gilbreth and Tina Gilbreth; a brother, J.D. Ruloph; and two sisters, Barbara Schluterman and Geneva Ruloph.

For many years, Joe worked at Rheem Manufacturing, Inc. in Fort Smith. For six years, Joe served in the National Guards. He loved and enjoyed bowling, woodworking, hunting, and fishing, and was a faithful member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Ratcliff. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.

Rosary service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 3oth at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Ratcliff, with Dc. Kenny Stengel officiating. Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Fr. Polycarp Ssebbowa officiating. Burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by a daughter, Laura Elder and husband Robert of Ozark; three sons, Ron Ruloph and wife Trenna of Subiaco, Gary Ruloph and Fiancee' Becky Washburn of Blue Mountain, and Jody Ruloph and wife Kim of Charleston; four sisters, Roberta Ruloph of Charleston, Delores Pickle and husband Junior of Hackett, Cecilia Savage and husband Richard of Branch, and Mary Frances Friemel of Subiaco; a son-in-law, Dennis Gilbreth; (18) grandchildren, BJ, Vicky, Val, Veronica, Robin, RJ, Andy, Willy, Danielle, Shaniece, Shyanna, Natasha, Kyle, Renta, Hope, Joseph, Lilly, and Isaac; and (23) great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be family members.

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