Ruth Wagner Obituary

Ruth Ann Wagner

Ruth Ann Wagner, 91, of Bloomdale, died at 3:34 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024, at The Heritage Manor, Findlay.

She was born March 8, 1933, in Leipsic, to Loren and Cora (Halbgewoks) Schmidt. She married Verlin L. "Tony" Wagner on July 3, 1953, and he preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2013.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Michael L. (Cathy S.) Wagner of Findlay, Bradley L. (Jill D.) Wagner of Findlay, and Thomas J. (Lisa R.) Wagner of Bowling Green; sister, Nona Nill of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; grandchildren, Ashley N. (Shaun Jacob) Stahl, Mackenzie L. Wagner, Christine A. (Philip) Smelcer, Lucy M. Wagner, Emma L. Wagner, Maya C. (Spencer) Shoemaker, Perry T. (Tabitha) Wagner, Benjamin R. (Alexis) Wagner, and Noah L. (Anna) Wagner; great-grandchildren, Halle Renee, Cora Ellen, Sloane Catherine, Parker Phoenix, Peyton Johnny, James Wilson, Jarrett Thomas, and Lucas Brian; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Beulah VanDemark.

Ruth was a 1951 graduate of Continental High School, where she was a cheerleader and the drum major for the marching band. She then went to work in Columbus to put her husband through college at The Ohio State University. Ruth and her husband would become the owners of Wagner's I.G.A. in Bloomdale and Fostoria from 1958-1994. She was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomdale, serving on many boards and committees from 1958 until now. Ruth enjoyed traveling, flowers, gardening, birds, and reading, but her greatest love and joy was spending time with her family and friends.

A celebration of Ruth's life will be at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Burial will be at Monroe Cemetery in Continental.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Baltimore Masonic Lodge #561, 165 West High Street, North Baltimore, Ohio, 45872.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.