Kenneth Lee Ruark, age 90, of Washburn, Missouri.

Kenneth Lee Ruark, age 90, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Cassville Health Care and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri.

He was born September 25, 1934 in Washburn, Missouri the son of Orba and Freda Bell (Poe) Ruark. On August 22, 1954 in Exeter, Missouri he was united in marriage to Barbara Anne Miles, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Steven Ray Ruark of Claremore, Oklahoma and Jerry Lee Ruark and his wife Tarrie of Washburn, Missouri; two daughters, Mary Jane Siefken and her husband Robert of Ozark, Missouri and Ruth Coonce and her husband Pat of Garfield, Arkansas; son-in-law, Bill Collin of Exeter, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant son, David Wayne; daughter, Linda Sue Collin; grandson, Eric Ruark and brothers, Jack Ruark, Gerald Don Ruark and Robert Ruark.

Kenneth grew up and attended school in Washburn, Missouri graduating from Washburn High School in 1953. Kenneth was an over the road truck driver for many years. He worked in construction, preparing oil drilling pads in Oklahoma, building swimming pools and painting water towers. His hobbies included raising cattle, gardening, and doing a little trading on the side. Kenneth was a member of Church of Christ in Exeter.

Se.rvices will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Mark Hardwick will conduct the services. Burial will be at Hickman Cemetery in Washburn, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Hickman Cemetery in memory of Kenneth.

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