Ruth Ann Engelbart

Services for Ruth Ann Engelbart, 74, of Indianola, who passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Known for her fire baton twirling, Ruth was the life of the party. She was a fiercely loyal and caring mother, grandmother and friend. Her passions throughout her life included traveling, golf, cheering on the Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. You could often find her attending her grandkids' softball games, cross country meets and cattle shows. She brought people together: planning her Class Reunions and Vanderpool Family get togethers and was a founding member of her Women on the Edge Travel Group.
Born to Cleo & Bob Crouse who opened Crouse Cafe shortly before Ruth was born - she grew up in the restaurant - working there throughout various points in her life. She graduated from Indianola High School in 1968. After graduating, she became a hairdresser then took on administrative roles before finding her calling helping as a victim advocate while working for the Warren County Attorney's office where she helped hundreds of victims through some of the darkest points in their lives.
Ruth is survived by her children, Stephanie (Daran) Becker, Molly Bean, Nicole (Mike) Morig; grandchildren, Sierra (Alex) Pringnitz, Devin Becker, Selia Becker, Hayden Sivertsen, Remy Sivertsen, Sage Sivertsen, Piper Bean, Penelope Morig, Freddie Morig; sister, Nicole (David) Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband Fredric "Fritz" Engelbart; parents, Robert and Cleo (Vanderpool) Crouse; siblings, Bobbi Lou (Ted) Pennigton and Richard (Bonnie) Crouse.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Ruth may be given to Iowa Organization for Victims Assistance.