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Ruth Keiper Obituary

KEIPER Ruth I. Keiper, age 88, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 5, 2012. She is preceded in death by a son Mark. Survived by her husband of 70 years, Donn; daughter, Donna (Meyer) and her husband, Don Schend; one grand-son, Mark Meyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Georgesville, OH. On-line condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2012.

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April 9, 2012

Donn and Donna,
Ruth was such a kind and wonderful person, she will be greatly missed.
Vickie Comer
at Dr. Shelley Hucek's office

Sandy Wharrey

April 8, 2012

Donn and family I am so sorry for your loss . Ruth was a wonderful person. I always looked forward to her hugs on Sundays. I loved her very much. She will be missed by all.

Sandy Wharrey

Melody Kepler

April 7, 2012

Hello Donna,
You don't know me,My name is Melody and your Mom and Dad were best friends of my Aunt and Uncle,Helen and Vinus.Aunt Helen told me a few days ago she'd like to get in touch with your Mom.I told her I'd check on Google to see if I could find their address for her.I can not tell you the shock when I saw one of the entries was an obituary.Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know your family is in my prayers.
Please if it's not too much trouble,contact me at [email protected].

susan kempf

April 6, 2012

donna im so sorry for your lost i know how you must feel i will miss aunt ruth so very much take care of yourself and your husband don im glad he was there for you susie

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