Ruth I. Springer

Ruth I. Springer, 89, of Ossian passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:20 p.m. at Ossian Health Care. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Gabriel and Anna (Facks) Springer. She worked for 32 years at Container Corp, Fort Wayne. She was a lifelong member at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Thiele Rd where she served on the Altar Guild and the flower committee. Her passion was baking cakes for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or just any special occasion. Surviving family include six nieces and nephews, Dawn (Greg) Morphew, Dan (Melissa) Kramer, Kevin (Marilyn) Springer, Mark (Teri) Kramer, Joel (Denise) Springer, and Rebecca (Robert) Demaree; nine great nieces, 11 great nephews, two great great nieces and two great great nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her sister, Neoma Kramer; and brothers, Richard and Chester Springer. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 16933 Thiele Rd., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the church. Burial will be in the St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Mark Lutheran Church General Fund or Flower Fund. Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, Ossian is handling arrangements.