Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
May 4, 1939 - Mar 1, 2022 (Age 82)
Kari and family, we were so very sorry to hear about Ruth Ann . we know the journey has not been easy for her or the family. Sending our prayers for the family.
carol smith
March 16, 2022 | Vassar
My sincere condolences to the family of Ruth Ann Wescoat Vagts. Graduated with her in 1957. Gods Peace.
Pat King
March 05, 2022 | Vassar, MI | Classmate
To family and close friends of Ruth Ann:
Though unable to be there today to share my condolences, I am with you in spirit and heart. Ruth Ann , what a wonderful and kind lady. All are fortunate to have her in memory. God’s peace to you all in these days of your grief.
Ken Wells
March 05, 2022 | Vassar, MI | Coworker
Thank you mom for allowing me to take care of you it was one of my greatest accomplishments I would have not wanted it any other way ❤ You
Kari Jobson
March 03, 2022 | Daughter
I was Saddened to hear about Ruth Ann's death. I am one of Ruth Ann's many cousins. My condolences to her family and her many relatives. Carson D. Keyes
Carson D Keyes
March 03, 2022 | Brookfield, WI | Family
Remembered By
June Friday née wescoat
March 03, 2022 | Anderson, CA | Family
Thank you Aunt Tootie for a LIFETIME of love, happiness, and of course putting up with ME for all of those years! You will be missed, but always loved and cherished. Logan Mays
Logan Mays
March 03, 2022 | NOVI, MI | Family
Rest in peace my best friend
Jamie Specht
March 02, 2022 | Grandchild
Ruth Ann Vagts
Vassar, MI
Ruth Ann Vagts (Wescoat), loving mother, grandma, and aunt passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022, with family by her side at the age of 82. Ruth Ann was born May 4, 1939, in Tuscola, Michigan to the late William and Grace Wescoat. She was married 38 wonderful years to the late Richard Vagts.
Ruth Ann was employed at Super Foods/Nash Finch. She was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s in Tuscola. She was also a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her 2 daughters: Lori (Haubenstricker) Lewis of Tuscola and Kari (Brian) Jobson of Vassar. Ruth Ann was loved and blessed by all 7 of her grandchildren and all 7 of her great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews that held a very special place in her heart. Her stepchildren and step grandchildren were very special as well.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her siblings Wilma Kandler, Donald Wescoat, Francis Wescoat, Phyllis Baldwin, Maurice Wescoat, and Allen Wescoat. She was also preceded in death by son-in-law Timothy Lewis and by her first husband David Haubenstricker.
The family would like to send special thanks to daughter Kari and granddaughter Jamie for the extra love and care during the past few months.
Funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin Street. Ruth Ann’s granddaughter Jamie Specht will officiate with burial to follow at the Tuscola Township Cemetery. Ruth Ann’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Ruth Ann’s family will also hold a Celebration of Life this summer. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Covenant VNA or St. Lorenz Girls of Grace Ministry.
Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.
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