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Ruth Samuelson Obituary
Jan. 1, 1928 - Nov. 15, 2018
PLYMOUTH, IN - Ruth E. Samuelson, 90, passed away Thursday evening, November 15, 2018 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.
Lifelong Plymouth resident, Ruth was born and raised in Marshall County on January 1, 1928 to Sylvester and Esther (Holem) Beatty.
In Plymouth, Ruth married John H. Samuelson, who survives. The couple made many memories through the years while raising their four boys.
She retired from working for the Marshall County REMC in 1996. She and John are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Ruth got great joy from following and supporting her boys in Plymouth athletics, and was an active member of the Plymouth Booster Club. She also was a fan of her beloved Chicago Cubs and Indiana Hoosiers. Ruth was renowned for her cooking and baking.
Ruth is survived by her husband, John of Plymouth and their four boys: Curtis W. (Melissa) Samuelson of Plymouth, Thomas J. (Lisa) Samuelson of Plymouth, Phillip H. (Karen) Samuelson of Carmel, IN, and Todd A. Samuelson of Plymouth; 9 grandchildren: Cassidy, Spencer, Ian (Jessie), Hannah, and Bailey (Patrick) Lunte; Dan (Katie), Audrey, Garrett, and Madeline; 1 great-grandson, Leo; brother, Robert D. Beatty of Plymouth; sister-in-law, Berniece Umbaugh of Plymouth, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Lauren, and siblings: Ward, Patrick, Raymond, Harold, Carson, and Arvada Goodyear.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 6835 Union Road, Donaldson with Pastor Thelma Cobbler officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior in the church.
Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Donaldson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 6835 Union Road, Donaldson, IN 46513.
Condolences may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnson-danielson.com.
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November 20, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
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November 19, 2018
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Samuelson. God assures us that he is willing and readily available to comfort and support all those calling on him. (Psalm 145:18)
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