Ruth Striler Obituary
Ruth Evelyn Striler - Age 94, passed away August 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1PM Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Ruth was born September 2, 1930 in Flint, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Hulda (Edmonds) Beck. She married Orvel John Striler on October 14, 1950; he preceded her in death on September 21, 2023. Ruth is survived by her children, Dennis (Mo) Striler, Larry (Suzie) Striler, Brian (Mary) Striler and Judy (Wade) Schneider; grandchildren, Adam (Jessica), Derek, April (Evan), Chelsea, Krista (Andrew), Nathan (Ashley), Alan (Taylor) and Tara; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Aaron, Adeline, Emmett, Benny, Ayden, Elliott and Pace. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Striler in 1977; brother, Fred and sister, Florence. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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