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Ruth Inbody Obituary

Ruth Ann Inbody

Ruth Ann Inbody, 84, of rural Jenera, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Findlay on June 8, 1940, to the late Clarence O. and Eva Gertrude (Brauneller) Walters. On November 6, 1959, she married Larry Dean Inbody, and he preceded her in death April 9, 2018. Ruth is survived by her children, Julie (Rob) Logan of Mansfield, David (Donna) Inbody of Jenera, Jodi (Jerry) Siefker of Glandorf, Carrie (Matt) Calvelage of Ft. Jennings, Amy Inbody of Findlay, Heather (Luke) Rohrs of Liberty Center and Heidi (Brian) Calvelage of Ft. Jennings. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Geraldine Waldman of Findlay.

In addition to her parents and husband Larry, Ruth is preceded in death by two great-grandchildren and her brother-in-law, Marlan Waldman.

She was a 1958 graduate of Arlington High School and a long-time member of Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Arlington. Ruth was active in 4-H as an advisor and was inducted into Henry County 4-H Hall of Fame. She was also a 27-year volunteer at Hamler Summer Fest. Ruth was a member of Hancock County Sheep Improvement Association, Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, Ohio Dorset Sheep Association and Ohio Hampshire Swine Association. She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, gardening and mowing her lawn. Most of all, she was the biggest cheerleader for her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, as she always followed their activities in person or virtually.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Arlington, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Steve Ramsey will officiate, and burial will follow at Keller Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Ruth to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Hancock County 4-H Endowment, or Bridge Home Health and Hospice. The family would like to thank Taylor Miller at Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, LLC, and the staff of Bridge Home Health and Hospice for all the help and care they provided for Ruth so she could remain at home.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 10, 2025.

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13

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

Jan

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

Arlington, OH

Jan

14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

Arlington, OH

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205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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