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Hunt (Wurst Wirsching), Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann Wurst Wirsching Hunt went home to God on the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2024. She passed at Kauhale Centerville after an extended struggle with Alzheimer's recently complicated by the flu. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Miami Valley Alzheimer's Association. A celebration of life for Ruth Ann will take place on Sunday January 12, 2025 at 1:30 pm at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 415 North Main Street Springboro, Ohio 45066, with a reception to follow at the Church. Ruth Ann was predeceased by her birth mother, Anna Wurst, her adoptive parents, Robert and Mildred Wirsching as well as her older brother, Col. Robin Wirsching, USMC. Ruth Ann Married Dale Hunt on September 4, 1965, a bit more than 59 years ago. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons Robert (Wife Anne), Thomas (Wife Tina), and Paul (Wife Missie), as well as 9 grandchildren, Sydney, Kelston, Mitchel, Ben, Kyle, Grace, Shaun, Lillian, and Elias. Ruth Ann was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, was active in the Tri Kappa and her Presbyterian Women activities. She retired from the Jay County (IN) Hospital billing office in 1999 and has resided in Ohio ever since. She is a 20 year (2004) Breast Cancer Survivor, and was involved for several years in the Relay for Life. Ruth Ann was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the Reds, IU Basketball, and was loved and admired by everyone who knew her. As a teen she was a lifeguard, GAA Athlete, a senior girl scout, and an undefeated drag racer in her father's 56 Olds 88.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 5, 2025.

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