Donnie Lee Ruf

Background

Ruf, Donnie Lee was born on August 23, 1954 in Ardmore, Alabama, United States. Son of David Eberhardt Senior and Thelma Mae (Callahan) Ruf.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Auburn University, 1976. Bachelor of Science in Education, Auburn University, 1976.

Career

Salesman Burroughs Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama, 1977. Farmer, manager Ruf Farms, Athens, 1977-1980. Salesman Limestone Farmer's Cooperative, 1980.

Driver United Parcel Service, Huntsville, since 1981. Coordinator United Way, 1981-1998. Model United Way Brochure, 1996.

Secretary Huntsville Driver Relief Fund, 1990-1995. Cover model Big Idea (United Parcel Service), 1989, 94. Contributing designer, Sew Beautiful, 1993, 94, International, Needle Arts, 1994, national.

Achievements

• Donnie Lee Ruf has been listed as a noteworthy fashion model, designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Big brother Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters King's Acres, Auburn, 1975-1976. Volunteer Limestone Health Facility. Model spokesperson United Way, chairman Huntsville chapter, 1983-1991.

Secretary-treasurer Huntsville Driver Relief Fund, 1988-1991. Member United Parcel Safety Committee, Huntsville, 1985-1990. Leadership giver United Way, 2000-2001, 2002^.

Member InterAct/Rotary, Limestone County 4-H Club, Delta Sigma Pi.

Interests

• Travel, interior design, antiques.

Connections

Married Cathy Marie Paulk, August 20, 1977 (divorced 1986). Children: Katie Leigh, Bonnie Brook.

Father:

David Eberhardt Senior Ruf

Mother:

Thelma Mae (Callahan) Ruf

Spouse:

Cathy Marie Paulk

child:

Katie Leigh Ruf

child:

Bonnie Brook Ruf