Paula Ruch Obituary
Paula married William Ruch in 1952, and he preceded her in death in 2009.
She was a 1948 graduate of Liberty Center High School and went on and became a part of the assembly line at McCord's in Wauseon and retired 1992. After retiring, she found joy in spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her family and being an avid book reader.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Vickie (Richard) Kaullen, James (Alice) Ruch, and Thomas (Rena) Ruch; grandchildren: Adam (Alicia) Ruch, Matthew (Olivia) Kaullen, Megan (Sherman) Green, Brenda Ruch, and Stephen Ruch; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Donald Ernst and Bruce (Vickie) Ernst, and other extended family members.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a service beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. at Hanneman Funeral Home in Liberty Center. Burial will follow at Youngs Cemetery, Liberty Center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Paula's honor to the Fulton County Senior Center.
Hanneman Funeral Homes is honored to serve Paula's family and encourages those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence to visit www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com
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Anita Ehrsam
January 28, 2026
Paula was such a sweet little lady I worked with for many years at McCords. Sending my sympathy to all of her family!! Anita Ehrsam
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