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RUTH L. MINSEL, 91, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at Parkview Hospital. Born May 8, 1914, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Lon S. and Emma (Denman) Minsel. She was employed by F.W.C.S., as a Educator Reading Specialist for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of First Wayne St. United Methodist Church, National Educators Association, Indiana Teachers Association and Pi Lamba Theta Sorority. She received her Bachelor's from Ball State and her Masters from University of Wisconsin. Survived by sister, Margaret Emma Long; and nephew, James A. Long II, both of Fort Wayne. Graveside service is 11 a.m. (Indiana Time) Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Ohio. Preferred memorials to donor's choice.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 13, 2005.

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Miles S. Edwards, Ph.D.

September 21, 2005

As Vice President of the Fort Wayne Area Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta Honor and Professional Society...you have my deepest sympathy on the lose of your loved one and member of our orgainizaton.

Pi Lambda Theta

September 21, 2005

To Martha & James Long:



Life is here and suddenly gone

for some it's short, for others long

The answer lies beyond our reach

it's for us to learn and not to teach



We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time.

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