Ruth O. Bartles, 88, of Columbus Grove died 12:40 p.m., Aug. 22, 2015, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Ruth was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Rockport to Charles and Anna Ross Van Meter. On May 5, 1947 she married Leland Bartles and he preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1990. 

Ruth retired from Konalrad Products, Pandora.  She was a member of Rockport United Methodist Church, Bluffton Senior Citizens and the Cairo Widows Group. She was a volunteer at Our Daily Bread, Lima. Ruth graduated from Beaverdam High School.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Long of Columbus Grove,  Susan Jackson,  five grandchildren,  Michelle Hoff,  Josh Bartels,  Ryan Kloeppel,  Nick Kloeppel, Adam Kloeppel and 18 great grandchildren. 

Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Bartles,  two brothers, Harold and Lester Van Meter and a sister, Vera Rogers. 

Funeral services will begin 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.  Rev. Ruth Ann Scoby will officiate.  Burial will be in Rockport Cemetery.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamnfh.com