Ruby F. Barthauer

DEGRAFF — Ruby F. Barthauer, 87, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 12, 1933, a daughter of the late John William and Dorothy Elizabeth (Boswell) Ceylor.

On December 18, 1950, Ruby married Bob Lee Barthauer in DeGraff, Ohio and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2010. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Minnie LaPorte; and three brothers, Alvy Ceylor, Paul Ceylor, and Doyle Ceylor.

Ruby is survived by her children, Mike (Joyce) Barthauer, Karen (Gary) Meyers, Rita (Steve) Strayer, Missy (Robb) Cummins, and Kevin (Deb) Barthauer; 11 grandchildren, Jennie (Bart) Rogers, Jeremy (Lynda) Barthauer, Amy (Chad) Newland, Kristy Evilsizor, Mindy (Carlos) Cioffi, Jeff Wren, Matthew (Kaitlin) Strayer, Michael (Rochelle) Strayer, Angie (Chris) Cummins-Boyd, Brad (Kelsey Lininger) Cummins, and Kevin Marvin Barthauer; several great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; a brother, David Ceylor; and many nieces and nephews.

Ruby had the honor of being the first female auctioneer in the state of Ohio. For 30 years, she used that distinction, alongside her husband, as owners of Barthauer's Auction Service.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff, Ohio. In observance of COVID guidelines, all guests in attendance will be asked to be symptom free, wear masks, and practice social distancing.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made, in Ruby's memory, to the Quincy United Methodist Church, 111 South Street, Quincy, Ohio 43343 or to Universal Home Health and Hospice, 921 Rush Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, degraff is honored to serve the Barthauer family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.