Mary Ruth Fowler

Mary Ruth Fowler, 91, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Miami County, Indiana. She was a daughter of the late Ocal and Wilma (Balsbaugh) Robins. Mary Ruth received a Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester University and later received a Master’s Degree from St. Francis University. After graduating she taught at Arcola Elementary School for 27 years, retiring in 1991. Mary Ruth was one of the founding members of the Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren and recently attended the Columbia City Church of the Brethren. She had a passion for reading, mostly historical fiction, sewing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary Ruth is survived by her daughters; Ruth Ann (Michael) Maynor and Susan (John) Metzger; grandchildren, Ashton (John) Bauman, Carmen (Kyle) Kreager, Andrew Maynor, and Patrick Maynor; four great-grandchildren; brother, Sam (Pat) Robins; and sister, Miriam Rusher. Also preceding her in passing was her husband, Harold “Andy” Fowler; brother, Richard Robins; and sister, Elizabeth Wilcox. A funeral service will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals 6810 Old Trail Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 with visitation two hours prior. Burial will take place at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Camp Alexander Mack. Condolences may be left online at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com