Ruth Schaublin was a Bluffton High School graduate
Ruth L. Schaublin, 92, died Dec. 24, 2016, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Ruth was born Oct. 4, 1924 in Richland Township, Allen County, Ohio, to the late Wilbert and Hulda (Suter) Schumacher. On Oct. 25, 1947, she married Ormel Schaublin who preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2000.
Ruth was a graduate of Bluffton High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church in Pandora and enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting and sewing.
Survivors include: two daughters, Barbara Lyga of Keller, Texas, Joan (Ronald) Reese of Mt. Cory, Ohio; two sons, Mark Schaublin of Pandora, Maurice (Jayne) Schaublin of Ottawa; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by two brothers, Mark and Ray Schumacher; and three sisters, Jeanette Lehman, Vivian Gesler and Esther Anderson.
Services will be held Friday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora. Pastor Kimberly Reese officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora following the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hilty Memorial Home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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