Dureen Anne Ruff

Background

Ruff, Dureen Anne was born on February 27, 1931 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Conrad and Margaret (Johnson) A.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University North Dakota, 1953.

Career

Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary School, Grand Forks, 1953-1956; teacher, San Miguel Elementary School, Sunny Vale, California, 1956-1957; teacher, Regent Junior High School, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, 1957-1959; teacher, Carl Sandburg Junior High School, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 1959-1960; designer, manufacturer, Anne Ruff Miniatures, Plymouth, Minnesota, since 1970.

Achievements

• Certified teacher, North Dakota, Minnesota, California.

Membership

Member Abbott Hospital Auxiliary, Minneapolis, 1968-1978, Abbott Northwestern Auxiliary, since 1978. Elder Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1981-1987, trustee, 2004. Member National Association Miniature Enthusists (Academy Honor since 1986), Miniatures Industry Association American, Cottage Industry Miniatures Trade Association, Miniature Guild of Minn, International Guild of Miniature Artisans (artisan status since 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: painting, sculpture, hiking, canoeing, traveling.

Connections

Married R. William Ruff, June 23, 1956. Children: Susan Lynne, Kristine Louise, Steven William, Anne Marie.

Father:

Conrad A.

Mother:

Margaret (Johnson) A.

Spouse:

R. William Ruff

child:

Anne Marie Ruff

child:

Susan Lynne Ruff

child:

Steven William Ruff

child:

Kristine Louise Ruff