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Ruth Klingenfus Obituary
She was a lifelong member of the Pewee Valley Presbyterian Church, Oldham County Homemakers, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, a longtime volunteer at Baptist Hospital, a founding member of the Oldham County History Center, a dedicated blood donor and a quilter.
The family thanks the caring staff at Baptist Hospital, La Grange for the loving care Ruth received there.
She is survived by two sons, Robert L. (Angela) and Eddie C. Klingenfus (Debbie); two daughters, Shirley Ann Orr (Earl) and Sarah Ruth Roberts (Junie); nine grandchildren, Angela Roberts Smith (Tommy), Amy Roberts Alvoy (Tim), Virginia Klingenfus Meiners (Matt), Daniel Klingenfus (MaryBeth), David Orr (Erin), Patrick Orr (Jodi), Jonathon Klingenfus (Katie), Allen Klingenfus, Racheal Klingenfus (Chris Williams); eleven great grand children; many loving nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Robert Klingenfus and her sister, Ann Harrell.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday February 1, 2016 at Stoess Funeral Home, Crestwood, followed by burial in Louisville Memorial Garden East. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 31 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Oldham County History Center or Pewee Valley Presbyterian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Klingenfus
Danielle Glickman
April 2, 2024
She was a wonderful patient to take care of. She was never a grumpy or mean and always smiled when I would see her.
Judy Woodward & Ruby Garrison
January 30, 2016
I was sadden to hear of your mothers passing, she made mothers (Ruby Garrison) move to Baptist Health so nice she always had a kind word. Our prayers are with you and MRs Klingenfus family.
L. Jackson
February 18, 2016
May the "peace of God "( Philippians 4:6,7) be yours as you cope with such a loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
February 17, 2016
Please accept my deepest condolences to the family and friends. We can never be fully prepare when ones we love dies so suddenly, and the feelings, and empy void that's left. Its so loving that our creator invites us to approach him in prayer, and to pour out our heart to him. (Psalm 62:8) May God grant you guidance, strength at this difficult time.
Carolyn Pasternak
February 14, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jack McClaskey
February 1, 2016
Condolences to the family from a distant cousin.
Danielle Glickman
January 31, 2016
She was loved by many and my mother included Anna Moser. They both went to the homemaker together. I remember going with her when I moved up here. They sent me all sorts of things when I lost everything for my baby during the hurricane in Florida. She was and will be special to me.
Linda Carter Adams
January 31, 2016
Prayers to the family.Ruth was a friend to my aunt, Alice May.
Patty Rutledge Clemmons
January 31, 2016
Prayers for the family at this difficult time
Tracy Flener
January 30, 2016
I'm so sorry to here that Ruth passed away she was a great friend to me when I volunteered with her there in Lagrange she will be missed dearly from me she will be with my dad up in heaven and she will be with daisy also and I will miss u Ruth
patti geraghty
January 30, 2016
To Ginny I am sorry for your grandmother Prayers for the family
Bill Crist
January 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melody Meador
January 30, 2016
May you rest in peace.
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