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Born in Colmar on June 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Linford and Mary Ann Ruth. He was a member of the Dohner Mennonite Church where he served as minister for 52 years.
He is survived by his son Durrell (Brenda) Ruth of Lewisburg; daughter Kathleen (Ronald) Martin of Williamsburg, PA; eleven grandchildren and thirty-six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandson Wendell Martin and brother Russell Ruth.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Dohner Mennonite Church. A viewing will be held on Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
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John K Moyer Jr.
November 25, 2022
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November 22, 2022
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