Residence: Reynolds, Indiana
Died: Friday, April 01, 2016
Location: 3:03 p.m., at the St. Anthony Health Care of Lafayette, Indiana
 
 
Age: 89
Date of Birth: Friday, October 08, 1926
Birth place: Lafayette, Indiana

 

 
Father: Nicholas J. Dexter
 
Mother: Verna M. ( Anderson ) Dexter
 
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Ruth had lived in the Reynolds, Indiana, all her married life.
Funeral Date: Saturday, April 09, 2016
Funeral Location: 12:00 (noon), Saturday, April 9, 2016, Celebration of Life Service at the St. James Lutheran Church, 110 N. Kenton Street, Reynolds, Indianna, 47980
Clergy: Rev. Charles Blakey of the St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds, Indiana
Burial will take place:
St. James Lutheran Cemetery in rural Reynolds, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 ((noon), Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the St. James Lutheran Church, 110 N. Kenton Street, Reynolds, Indiana, 47980.
Biographical Information:
Ruth was a 1945 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School of Lafayette, Indiana. , and resided in Lafayette, Indiana, until the time of her marriage. After her marriage, she resided in Smithson, White County, then in Reynolds, Indiana, until the of her death. Ruth worked in the Engineering Department at TRW - Ross Gear, Lafayette, Indiana Division for thirty - four (34) years, retiring in 1989. Her last position held was specification specialist. Ruth was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds, Indiana. She was a former member of the Four Seasons Square Dance Club. Ruth also belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #347 of Lafayette, Indiana, Women of the Moose Chapter #153, Twin Lakes Senior Bowling, and the American Legion Auxiliary Post #81, all of Monticello, Indiana. "Ruthie" stayed active right up until the time of her recent illness, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She square danced, bowled and volunteered at the White County Food Pantry until her health would no longer permit. She had enjoyed wintering in Texas in the past. Ruthie loved playing cards and participating in many card clubs. She enjoyed attending many travel company trips and tours with her friends.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the St. James Lutheran Church Child Care of Reynolds, Indiana, or to the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Marriage Information: On September 24, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana, she married J. Ray Werner; he passed away on January 22, 1994.
Survivors include:
Brother, whom she was a devoted caregiver to, Raymond Dexter of Monticello, Indiana;Sister-in-law, who she had also been a help mate to,Charlotte Kraud of Monticello (formerly of Reynolds), Indiana; Nephews, Gregg (wife Tina) Dexter, and Dale (wife Jackie) Dexter, both of Lafayette, Indiana; Several Great Nieces and Great Nephews, that all loved their Aunt Ruthie.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Nicholas J. and Verna M. (Anderson) Dexter; Husband,J. Ray Werner; Brother, Wilbur Dexter; Nephew, Robert Schmaelzle; Special Friend, Mike Kelly.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.