Dorothy Ruetz

Dorothy Henrietta Ruetz, 94, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Lutheran Home of Napoleon, Ohio. She was born to Herman and Emma (Dehnbostel) Ruetz on August 5, 1918 in Fulton County.

Dorothy was a life long beautician, who owned her own business. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Freedom Township where she was active in the choir and loved to read to small children at the Lutheran School. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Dorothy enjoyed walking and quilting.

Dorothy is survived by eleven nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Mildred (Earl) Goff, William (Ruby) Ruetz, Norman (Lillian) Ruetz, Leona (Elmer) Bunsold, Harold (Jean) Ruetz and Helen (Wilbert) Krieger and four nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 22, 2012 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM in the Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home, 830 N. Scott St., Napoleon, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, 16035 County Rd. U, Napoleon, Ohio at 1:30 PM, with Pastor Stephen Niermann officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund.