Name: Visitation for Brenda M. Ruth
Start: 2021-07-22T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-07-22T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Spence-Miller Funeral Home - Grove City

Ruth (Schimmoller), Brenda M.
1960 - 2021
Brenda M. (Schimmoller) Ruth, age 61, of Grove City, passed away July 18, 2021. Brenda was a graduate of Mt. Carmel School of Nursing and received her Bachelor's degree from Franklin University. Brenda was a 40 year employee of Nationwide Children's Hospital where she was a Certified Wound/Ostomy nurse. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She was preceded in death by her father James Schimmoller. Brenda is survived by her loving family, husband, Patrick Ruth; son, Jacob (Nicole Monahan) Ruth; mother, Sharon Schimmoller; grandchildren, Molly Monahan and Ben Monahan; her siblings, Sondra (David) Conley, Jim (Jayne) Schimmoller and Sallie (Mike) Markham; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 1-7:30PM with a Nightingale Tribute Ceremony, followed with a prayer service at 7:30PM, at THE SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Rev. Fr. Michael Watson and Rev. Fr. Joseph T. Yokum concelebrating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family would like to express special thanks to Brenda's Wound/Ostomy Care Team, Danielle, Jennie, Jackie, Meghan and Megan. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Brenda's name to benefit the Wound/Ostomy Program. Checks can be made payable to Nationwide Children's and mailed to P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43216-6810 or online at NationwideChildrens.org/Giving.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2021.

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The Hammel Family

September 19, 2023

Our family just learned of Brenda´s passing, we are so saddened by this news. Brenda took amazing care of our daughter, Jordyn, when she was a patient at NCH. Brenda was quick to smile, hug, encourage, empower, and highlight the good in each day, no matter how difficult the day was. We truly loved her and felt loved in each interaction with her. Our hearts go out to her family and we thank you for sharing Brenda with so many families.

Karla Jones

July 23, 2021

Though I was a fellow NCH employee, I got to know Brenda better when our children (her son, Jacob, and my daughter, Rachel) swam together on the YMCA CHY swim team. I would cross paths with her occasionally in the halls at NCH and always loved seeing her smiling face and catching up with her. I extend my sincere sympathies to her family. Please know that her legacy will live on at NCH in the hearts of her patients and colleagues.

Lynda Peel Brown

July 22, 2021

Brenda was a pioneer in the Lactation Program and Wound Ostomy Program. Her expertise was a gift to many patients and NCH.
Blessings to her family.
Lynda

Monica Renzi Weber

July 22, 2021

I first met Brenda and her mother at nursing school. We then worked together at 2TSB at Children´s. Saddened to hear this news about such a good person and dedicated nurse. She touched the lives of many during her career at the hospital. May the promise of eternal life give her mother and family comfort.

Nancy Fox

July 21, 2021

Dear Brenda, I loved working with you on 2TSB. And T2. And seeing you as you advanced your career. Your smile never faded, your caring always shone through.
Such a loss for all who know and love you.

Gwen (Walsh) Whittaker

July 21, 2021

My grandparents lived next door to the Schimmoller family whem I was young. Brenda and the entire family were such great people. I will keep them in my prayers. Rest in peace, Brenda.

Ginny Leitch

July 21, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy to Brenda's family. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
She was an amazing person and an outstanding nurse. I worked with her for 21 years at Children's until my retirement in 2011, and I never once saw her lose her smile!! She would make you feel as if your patient was her top priority. And, more often than not, she would talk about her family, her glass work, or her garden while helping solve the problem at hand with your patient.
The World has lost a warm, loving, talented, and remarkable human being, and she will be missed by many.

Mitzi Goldsmith

July 21, 2021

Brenda cared for my son Derick for all of his 22 years at Nationwide Children's and no matter the challenge he threw at her, she always faced it with a smile on her face. Brenda was never discouraged or frustrated when things didn't work she just laughed it off and tried something new and innovative till we got it right. She made us laugh when I wanted to cry and made a hard day just a little bit better. There will never be another one like her and we will miss her sunny smile and spirit. God bless your family. You are all in our prayers and heart. She will be missed for sure.

Samantha Parry

July 21, 2021

I worked with Brenda for fifteen years.... She was one of the most knowledgeable, caring individuals I was blessed to meet. You're all in my prayers.