Ruth Marie Gray

1933 - 2017

Ruth Marie Gray obituary, 1933-2017, Port Clinton, OH

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hanneman-Keller Funeral Home

416 South Arch Street

Fremont, Ohio

Ruth Gray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 19, 2017.

Ruth M. Gray, 84, of Port Clinton, died Monday, December 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1933 in Fremont the daughter of Clyde "Bud" and Irma (Hausman) Fought. Ruth attended kindergarten through 2nd grade at Bowling Green State Univeristy teacher's training school. For the rest of her education, through her graduation from W.W. Ross High School in 1950, she attended Fremont Schools.
On September 2, 1950 she married Robert A. Gray, they were married for 50 years. He preceded her in death in 2001. She began her studies in education at the B.G.S.U. branch at Fremont Ross High School and graduated in 1970. She began teaching at Stamm School in 1960 and taught there for nine years. For 16 years, she taught at the Fremont Junior High School on Croghan Street, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma while teaching in Fremont, the Cosmopolitan Club and Sandusky Co. Organization of Retired Teachers.
She was trained as a Parish Education Associate and worked at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fremont from 1986-1993. She was responsible for education programs and worked closely with Pastor R.E. Walther to develop several new programs. While there, she worked with others to plan St. John's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration.
She retired from St. John's to care for her husband. After his death, in 2001, she was asked to serve as the Parish Visitor for ST. John's, calling on shut-ins and those in nursing homes. She worked in that capacity for three years.
She then moved to Port Clinton to be near her family. She loved gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, reading and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont, where she was active in its Soup and Shawl Ministry, delivering home communion to shut-ins and those in nursing homes, the church mouse ministry and Joy Circle.
Ruth leaves her children, Gary ( Jill) Gray of Port Clinton, Penny Talbot of Woodville and Linda Minich of St. James, Minnesota, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren, sister Carol (Larry)Kessler of Fremont. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Mary Schade.

Memorial services will take place on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 11:00 A. M. at Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State Street, Fremont, OH. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:00A.M. at the church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Heartland Hospice.
Memorial Contributions may be expressed at www.kkchud.com
Arrangements under the direction of Keller-Koch-Chudzinski Funeral Home, Fremont, OH.

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December 25, 2017

Virginia M Hausman Dietrich

Very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a very special person and niece of my deceased husband Willis W. Hausman. She was a class mate with me in the class of 1950 also related thru my husband Willis. Great teacher and she loved her Grandma Hausman very much.
Will miss her she was very kind and caring to many people she served in her church.
My prayers are with her children and all her family.
love all of you.
Sorry I cannot make it to the funeral I am living in Pinckney, Michigan and I have remarried and very happy.
Virginia M Hausman Dietrich

December 23, 2017

Lin Talbot-Koehl

For Jodi, Joann, husbands & children, & my former neighbors, Carol & Larry:

You are in my thoughts.

December 21, 2017

Ed and Tina (Fox) Holland

She was very special. You are all in our hearts thoughts and prayers.

December 20, 2017

This world was a better place because of Ruth. What a beautiful lady! My heart grieves for your loss. My heart has joy because I was able to enjoy her life. Your memories will allow that joy to heal your hearts soon! For now, let your tears help to wash away the pain of this loss. We give God thanks and praise for the life of Ruth!
Peace and love,
Peggy Rutherford

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10:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

705 W. State Street, Fremont, OH

Dec

20

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

705 W. State Street, Fremont, OH

Dec

20

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Oakwood Cemetery

OH

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