Ruth E. Arnold, age 101, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2022, at Christian Care Retirement Community.
Ruth was born in Rockcreek township of Wells County on Sept. 10, 1920, to John B. and Reeta (Dowty) Gilbert. She married Dale L. Arnold in Marion on Nov. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1996.
A 1938 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Ruth worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne, Corning Glass, as a cook for Rockcreek and Norwell school, but most importantly she was a homemaker. She was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bluffton. Ruth enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, taking walks, reading, volunteering at the Bargain Hut, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Uno and Rummikub.
Survivors include two sons; Dick (Lorrie) Arnold of Bluffton, Tom (Susan) Arnold of Shelbyville, two daughters; Linda (Joe) Carnes of Markle, Rhonda (Randy) Hoopingarner of Crowley, TX, two brothers; Darrell Gilbert of Bluffton, David (Linda) Gilbert of Middletown, and a sister, Carol (Jerry) Day of Markle; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Gilbert and three sisters; Lois Shearer, Joyce Roberts, and Janet Cluster.
Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. Pastor Mark Wilson will officiate. Burial to follow at Horeb Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the Bargain Hut of Bluffton or the Wells County Public Library.
Married Dale Laverne Arnold on Nov 2, 1941
Ruth was born in Rockcreek township of Wells County on Sept. 10, 1920, to John B. and Reeta (Dowty) Gilbert. She married Dale L. Arnold in Marion on Nov. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1996.
A 1938 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Ruth worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne, Corning Glass, as a cook for Rockcreek and Norwell school, but most importantly she was a homemaker. She was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bluffton. Ruth enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, taking walks, reading, volunteering at the Bargain Hut, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Uno and Rummikub.
Survivors include two sons; Dick (Lorrie) Arnold of Bluffton, Tom (Susan) Arnold of Shelbyville, two daughters; Linda (Joe) Carnes of Markle, Rhonda (Randy) Hoopingarner of Crowley, TX, two brothers; Darrell Gilbert of Bluffton, David (Linda) Gilbert of Middletown, and a sister, Carol (Jerry) Day of Markle; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Gilbert and three sisters; Lois Shearer, Joyce Roberts, and Janet Cluster.
Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. Pastor Mark Wilson will officiate. Burial to follow at Horeb Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the Bargain Hut of Bluffton or the Wells County Public Library.
Married Dale Laverne Arnold on Nov 2, 1941
Ruth E. Arnold, age 101, of Bluffton, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2022, at Christian Care Retirement Community.
Ruth was born in Rockcreek township of Wells County on Sept. 10, 1920, to John B. and Reeta (Dowty) Gilbert. She married Dale L. Arnold in Marion on Nov. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1996.
A 1938 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Ruth worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne, Corning Glass, as a cook for Rockcreek and Norwell school, but most importantly she was a homemaker. She was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bluffton. Ruth enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, taking walks, reading, volunteering at the Bargain Hut, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Uno and Rummikub.
Survivors include two sons; Dick (Lorrie) Arnold of Bluffton, Tom (Susan) Arnold of Shelbyville, two daughters; Linda (Joe) Carnes of Markle, Rhonda (Randy) Hoopingarner of Crowley, TX, two brothers; Darrell Gilbert of Bluffton, David (Linda) Gilbert of Middletown, and a sister, Carol (Jerry) Day of Markle; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Gilbert and three sisters; Lois Shearer, Joyce Roberts, and Janet Cluster.
Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. Pastor Mark Wilson will officiate. Burial to follow at Horeb Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the Bargain Hut of Bluffton or the Wells County Public Library.
Married Dale Laverne Arnold on Nov 2, 1941
Ruth was born in Rockcreek township of Wells County on Sept. 10, 1920, to John B. and Reeta (Dowty) Gilbert. She married Dale L. Arnold in Marion on Nov. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1996.
A 1938 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Ruth worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne, Corning Glass, as a cook for Rockcreek and Norwell school, but most importantly she was a homemaker. She was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bluffton. Ruth enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, taking walks, reading, volunteering at the Bargain Hut, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Uno and Rummikub.
Survivors include two sons; Dick (Lorrie) Arnold of Bluffton, Tom (Susan) Arnold of Shelbyville, two daughters; Linda (Joe) Carnes of Markle, Rhonda (Randy) Hoopingarner of Crowley, TX, two brothers; Darrell Gilbert of Bluffton, David (Linda) Gilbert of Middletown, and a sister, Carol (Jerry) Day of Markle; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Gilbert and three sisters; Lois Shearer, Joyce Roberts, and Janet Cluster.
Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, followed immediately by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. Pastor Mark Wilson will officiate. Burial to follow at Horeb Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the Bargain Hut of Bluffton or the Wells County Public Library.
Married Dale Laverne Arnold on Nov 2, 1941
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