Ruth Crawford Brant, age 96, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Clara and George Crawford, brother Paul Franklin Crawford, and loving husband of over 50 years, Dr. Herman Brandt. She leaves behind her many nieces and nephews: Paul Jr. "Buddy" (Nancy) Crawford, Barry (Julie) Crawford, Marjie (Jim) Eckard, Wesley (Bonnie) Crawford, Grant (Treva) Crawford as well as great-nieces and nephews: Dr. Paul Crawford, Jenny Crawford, Matt Crawford, Josh Crawford, Jessica Crawford, Garrett Crawford, Stanley Eckard, Randy Eckard, and Kori Finnegan. Her family would also like to show appreciation to her special friends Jane Middleton, Claudia Riedel, and Paul (Andi) VanMarter.
Ruth was a big traveller that went all over the world. She loved going on cruises, golfing and was an avid shopper. She lived in many places throughout her life with her husband including Delhi, New York, El Paso, Texas, Moline Illinois and finally settling down in Dayton, Ohio. She was a strong believer in her faith, and was very active in Living Waters Lutheran Church.