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Ruth Kast Obituary
Lafayette - Ruth O. Kast, 90, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord, March 17, 2019, after battling pancreatic cancer. She was at home surrounded by her family.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Laverne Kast, children James L. (Sue) Kast of Winamac, Indiana, Linda R. (Michael) Abel of Beavercreek, OH, Douglas J. (Lynn) Kast of Clarkston, MI, and Dennis M. (Deborah) Kast of Chesterfield, MO. Grandchildren David, Nathan, Anastasia, Joshua, Jenna, Matthew, John, Bradley, Steve, Tyler and Dylan. Great grandchildren Morgan, Howie, Lara, Audrey, Cassidy, Nolan, Natalie, Delaney and William. Brother, Kenneth (Betty) O'Connor of Franklin, OH.
She is preceded in death by her parents Rachael nee (Johnson) and Milburn O'Connor. Sisters Helen Thompson and Esther O'Connor, and brother Charles O'Connor.
Ruth was born November 23, 1928, in Morres Hill, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Home Economics. Ruth and Laverne met at Purdue and were married after graduation on June 17, 1950. They spent the majority of their nearly 69 years together in Lafayette, Indiana, where they welcomed 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Ruth was a devout Christian who attended First Baptist Church in Lafayette for over 60 years. She was a longstanding member of the Fairfield Homemakers Extension Club where she served in several leadership positions. She was an active member of the John Purdue Club and avid Boilermaker fan.
Ruth enjoyed spending the winter in Venice, Florida, sewing, crocheting, researching genealogy, painting and gardening. However, her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family.
Ruth will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Service will be 10:00 am on Saturday at First Baptist Church, 411 N 7th Street, Lafayette, Rev Lisa Hood officiating. Interment will be at Meadow View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Lafayette, Indiana, The American Diabetes Association or Purdue University.
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Mark Williamson
April 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Since we recently moved to California, we just heard about Ruth's passing. She was a great Meadowbrook neighbor and will be greatly missed. Prayers go out for the entire Kast family. Mark Williamson
Susan Howard-Brown
March 20, 2019
Always a kind and gentle lady. She made everyone feel welcome. I know she will be dearly missed. Sending love and prayers to all her family. Susan Howard-Brown
Dave Murtaugh
March 20, 2019
She was a wonderful lady. So sport for your lose
Shirley Weisenborn
March 19, 2019
I will miss seeing Aunt Ruth at the Kast family reunions. She would fill me in on the activities of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren but was equally interested in hearing all about my family, as well. A kind and wonderful lady.
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