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Ruth Braun Obituary
Linden - Ruth H. Davis Braun, 100, of Linden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in her home.
She was born December 2, 1920, in Lafayette to the late James P. and Elsie Kull Davis. She attended Sandridge one room school in Fairfield Township, St James Lutheran School and Lafayette Jefferson High School graduating in the class of 1938. She attended Purdue University for 3 years.
On April 12, 1942 she married Harold G. Braun and he passed away on May 20, 1987.
Ruth worked at Fairfield Mfg. during World War II and at Culligan Water in Lafayette and Indianapolis in the Accounting Dept. for 28 years before retiring in 1986.
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, active in bible studies at both Redeemer and St. James Lutheran Churches , Lutheran Women Missionary League. She was a 50+ year member of Fairfield Extension Homemakers where she served in many positions and was a member of Lafayette Symphony Guild, Tippecanoe County Historical Society, Historical Prophetstown, Purdue Alumni, and a 4H Leader for many years.
Ruth enjoyed crocheting, reading, sewing, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons, Richard L. (Marilyn Ewing) Braun of Marietta, Ga, James L. ( fiance' Karen Green) Braun of Los Vegas, NV, and Donald E. (Tammy) Braun of Linden; 5 Grandchildren, Misty (Thomas) Riffault, Ryan (Sarah) Braun, Joshua (fiancé' Angel Scott) Braun and Jacob (Amanda) Braun, Benjamin (Melissa) Braun, 11 great-grandchildren, Julien & Luc Riffault, Anson, Owen, Ethan Braun, Ryleigh, Jacob II, Dylan, Ayden, and Blayke Braun, Bella Ruales, 3 siblings, Paul (Vicky) Davis of Springfield, IL, Marqueta Landis of Venice, FL, and Janice Harris of West Lafayette.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents; brother, John Davis and sister, Henriette Brooks.
Visitation will be from 1:30 pm until time of service at 2:30 pm, Monday December 14, 2020 at Redeemer Lutheran Church West, 510 Lindberg Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Pastor Joseph Townsend officiating. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette.
Memorial contributions in Ruth's name may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
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Judith ewing
December 13, 2020
My condolences to family from your cousin judith ewing
Wilma Page
December 13, 2020
Dick, Jim & Don. Wanted to extend our condolences to your family for the death of your mother. Ruth was an asset to the Culligan Family & all of us children worked with her as our dad, Dutch Beutel was co-owner. We have good memories of her & your dad Harold. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sharon Knowles, Marilyn Metzger, Bob Beutel & Wilma Page
scott lindsey
December 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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