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Ruth Bienz Obituary
Ruth Ann Bienz, 89, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.
She was born on December 14, 1935, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Busse, Sr. and Mathilda (Graft) Busse.
Ruth was united in marriage to Frederick “Fritz” Bienz on March 4, 1956 and they shared 64 years together before his passing on July 23, 2020.
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana where she participated in the Bell Choir. She was also involved with the LWML.
Ruth was a 1954 graduate of Adams Central High School in Monroe, Indiana. She retired as a secretary for Sales Force Inc. and had previously worked at Savinelli Pipes and HJ Bodey Food Brokers.
She enjoyed playing the piano and for many years was a piano teacher.
Survivors include her son, David (Mary Beth) Bienz of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Steven (Susan) Bienz of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Brian (Lana) Bienz of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, Michael (Peg) Busse of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Gary (Frieda) Busse of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Wanda Hertel of Decatur, Indiana; sister-in-law, Leona Busse of Decatur, Indiana; ten grandchildren, Laura Bienz, Jeff Bienz, Alex (Amelia) Bienz, Kate (Marc) Trani, Michael Bienz, Emilie (Russell) Baumann, Clinton (Gwen) Bienz, James Bienz, Erin Bienz, and Sierra Bienz; five great-grandchildren, Riley Trani, Elijah Bienz, RosaJoy Bienz, Millie Baumann, and Levi Baumann.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ralph (Barbara) Busse and Paul Busse Jr.; and brother-in-law, Wallace Hertel.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana, with Pastor Samuel Wirgau officiating. A burial service will follow at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana and one prior to the service on Sunday.
Preferred memorials can be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana.
Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana
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