Ruth Alvera Hempel

Ruth was dedicated to her family, treasuring every moment spent with them, especially her grandchildren. Tending to her house and her backyard was always a top priority. She kept her house pristine and her backyard and in ground pool meticulously landscaped. After the passing of her first husband Thomas, she spent more time at Hope Baptist Church where she joined many groups and met plenty of friends. She met her second husband and his joy for traveling soon became a shared love, traveling all over Europe together. When she was at home relaxing you could always find her reading a good mystery or thriller novel.

Ruth is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Antkowiak and after his passing, to the late Lawrence Hempel. She is the loving mother of Diane Patrick, Michelle (David) Brummond, Denise (Andre) Planté. The cherished grandmother of Tara (Tyler) Smith, Jacques Planté and Joshua Planté. Proud great grandmother of Riley Jacob Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Catherine Cain, and her siblings Chester Cain, Mary Luella Kuberski and Leland Cain. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, from 3pm to 8pm, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road, in Warren. Instate will be on Thursday, August 8, from 9am until the time of the funeral service at 10am, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, any donations made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be deeply appreciated.