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Ruth Ellen Click

Ruth Ellen Click, age 95 of Prospect, died Monday afternoon February 23, 2009 at the Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky. She was born May 4, 1913 in Norwalk to the late Darwin P. and Pearl E. (Morrow) Eastman.

On August 11, 1935 she married Harold A. Click, and he died Sept 18, 1989. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Richard L. and Dwain J. Click and a sister, Hazel Schak.

A graduate of Bowling Green State University, she was a school teacher in Elgin School District for 20 years, retiring in 1976. Ruth was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church, where she taught Sr. High Sunday School, sang in the choir and was involved with the missionary circle. She was also a member of the Jolly Joyster Club, Marion City/County Retired Teachers Assn., Ohio Retired Teachers Assn., Searchlight Literary Club and Bethlehem Grange. She enjoyed gardening and knitting and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. More than anything, she loved her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy K. (Ron) Schultz, Prospect and daughter-in-law, Dianna Click, Marion; granddaughter, Nancy (Gary) Wicker and their children, Brandie, Taryn, Zane and Kayla; granddaughter, Suzy (Mike) Sayer and their children, Tim, Arika, Andrew and Matthew; step-granddaughter, Monica Adkins and her children, Josh and Rhiannion; step-grandson Lance Johnson and his children Michael and Jennifer; step-granddaughter, Tammy (Chad) Beveridge and their children, Kristal, Kisten and Ashley; and 10 step-great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood where friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery. Rev. J. Patrick Street will officiate.

Memorial gifts may be made to Fulton Creek Friends Church Building Fund, 10950 Fulton Creek Road, Richwood, Ohio 43344 or Salem Evangelical Church, 232 E. Church Street, Marion, Ohio 43302.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com

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#1 from:

Nancy Wiley
Richwood, Ohio

Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 5:55 PM

Judy,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless you all and give your strength at this difficult time. Nancy

#2 from:

Bob Buckley
Portland, Oregon

Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM

I recall teaching at Prospect High with Ruth. Always appreciated her help and advice. Her son Dick was in several of my classes. A great family. Please accept my sympathies for your loss. She had a great, productive life.

Bob B

#3 from:

Ann Davis
Delaware, OH

Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM

Judy, Ronnie, Nancy and Suzy,
My sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I know you were all very close. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann

#4 from:

Pauline Oehler
20014 N. Trading Post, Sun City West, AZ 85375

Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Judy, Ron and family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your mother. We know she is in a better place. May the good memories sustain you in the days to come.

Pauline

#5 from:

Helen Price
Richwood

Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM

Judy & Ronnie
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.She was a great person. I always enjoyed her when she came to the doctors office.She lived a long life. You have my deepest sympthany
Helen

#6 from:

Bob and Peggy Weston
Punta Gorda, Fl.

Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM

I have such good memories of your Mother. She and my Mother were good friends. And I also remember the 4-H days spent with her. My prayers are with you.

Peggy Moser Weston

#7 from:

Debbie Fox and Staff
Ashley Manor

Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM

Judy,
We are very sorry to hear about your mother. You were a very devoted daughter. Ashley Manor staff have alot of fond memories of Ruth. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Fox and Staff

#8 from:

Marianne Click
Port Charlotte, Florida

Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM

My thoughts and prayers have been with you this week as you have gone through the preparation and service for Aunt Ruth. She was a wonderful person, and is with the Lord now.

Love, Marianne

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