Ruth Lucille Gehrman

Ruth Lucille Gehrman obituary, North Olmsted, OH

Ruth Lucille Gehrman

Ruth Gehrman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Funeral & Cremation Services and Cemetery - North Olmsted on Nov. 3, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Ruth Lucille Gehrman, age 86, passed away on October 31, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1939 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Hubert and Martha Brooke Lucas.
In July of 1963, Ruth married her beloved husband, Carl Gehrman, and they had a beautiful life together until his passing in February 2025. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Lucas, Maryellen Dalton, and William Lucas.
Ruth is survived by her brother, Dennis (Cindy) Lucas; brother-in-law, Richard (Lois) Gehrman; dear friend, Bonny (Don) Pultz; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Ruth began working as a teenager on a dairy farm in Beckley, after which she and her mother Brooke moved to Cleveland where she became an aide at Deaconess Hospital. She and Carl met there and became engaged. She spent many years cleaning homes and offices for clients in Lakewood. Ruth was a faithful member of Abram Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years. At home, she was always there for her friends and neighbors, tending to them when they were sick or needed a helping hand or just someone to listen. She loved a good joke and the simple pleasures of sitting in her back yard and chatting with her dear neighbors.
A meal will be offered at 4:30 p.m. and visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Abram Creek Baptist Church, 18664 Sheldon Road, Brook Park, Ohio 44142, with the funeral service to follow starting at 7:00.
Ruth will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth's honor to Abram Creek Baptist Church

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Ruth's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Ruth Gehrman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Ruth Gehrman's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?