Ruth Browne Obituary

Ruth Elizabeth Browne

Ruth Elizabeth Browne, 89, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Hospice of North West Ohio in Toledo.

She was born April 6, 1935, in Fostoria, to Fay William and Mildred Emma (Bellinger) Feller.

She married Joseph Eugene Browne on Aug. 25, 1951, in Decatur, Indiana, and he preceded her in death Dec. 23, 2020.

Ruth is survived by their son, Larry Joe (Theresa Black) Browne of Tiffin; daughters, Susan Kaye (Michael) Hale of Defiance, Cynthia Suzanne (Kevin) Wexler of Temperance, Michigan, Shirley Anne (Charles) Croasmun of Largo, Florida, and Rev. Teresa Marie (Rev. Daniel) Chapman of Canal Winchester; 17 grandchildren, Jocelyn (Fey) Carr, Natalie (Willhite) Smith, Stacie (Wexler) Hicks, Arik and Scott Wexler, Kendrick, Matthew, and Charles Croasmun, Lindsay (Croasmun) Weiser, Rachel (Croasmun) Chevere, Derek and Acacia Browne, Bryan, Brock, and Britain Coldren, Bridget (Coldren) Johnson, and Lily Chapman; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Joe (Jean) Feller; sister, Rev. Mary Frances (Rev. Julius) Jepson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph E. Browne; brothers, Charles E. (Opal) Feller, Paul F. (Norma Jean) Feller, and Robert E. (Norene) Feller; sisters, Helen E. (Gerald) McCartney and Louise (Delton) Schell; brother-in-law, Rev. Robert Mayfield; son-in-law, Michael Hale; sister-in-law, Jean Feller; and great-grandson, Ethan Weiser.

Ruth was a homemaker and worked at Dow Chemical Company, Bryant's, and Fenstermaker's Shoe Stores. She was a Charter member of Fort Defiance DAR and had a tremendous interest in family genealogy. The latter decades of her life were dedicated to research and compiling her work into hard bound books which she distributed to her children and donated to the Hancock County and Franklin County Libraries. For several years, she had a passion for the elderly and disabled, and ministered in scripture and song at nursing homes in the community.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at KIRKPATRICK-BEHNKE FUNERAL HOME, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, until the time of Ruth's funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Findlay First Assembly of God, 124 Ash Avenue, Findlay. Her daughter, the Rev. Teresa Chapman and Pastor Glen Hammons will be officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Ruth's heart's desire was to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to further the Kingdom of God. She was a faithful partner for many years to the following ministries, Glow Haiti Ministries, Jack Van Impe Ministries, Life Outreach International, The 700 Club, China Vision (Pete and Lauren Snyder), John Hagee Ministries (Israel), Sid Roth's "It's Supernatural" TV program, Real Life Church (pastored by Ruth's daughter and son-in-law, Revs. Teresa and Dan Chapman), and WTLW TV-44, Lima.

Memorials may be shared in Ruth's name to Findlay First Assembly of God, 201 Prospect Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, Real Life Church, 1044 Marquette Drive NE, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130, and Revs. Rick and Gloria McCartney, Missionaries to Wales, http://s1.ag.org./mccartney.

Online condolences may be sent via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.