Ethel Margaret Rutherford

1930 - 2019

Ethel Margaret Rutherford

Ethel Margaret Rutherford, 88 of Elmore, OH, died Saturday, June 08, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born November 7, 1930 in Toledo, OH to the late Augustus and Dorthea (Magsig) Damschroder. She was a 1948 graduate of Harris- Elmore High School and was active in her class reunions and monthly luncheons. She retired in 1993 as owner of the family business, Damschroder Dry Goods Store in Elmore. On April 28, 1957 she married Leland "Lee" C. Rutherford at Lindsey Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church. Ethel was a stay- at- home mom to their 2 sons but was always available to help in the store when needed. She enjoyed music, sewing, crafts, painting, genealogy, and traveling. She was an active member of St. Paul- Trinity United Methodist Church in Elmore, former member of the United Methodist Women, Pride-N-Joy Mothers Club, and the Portage Painters Club.

Survivors include her sons: Kevin (Cathy) Rutherford of Perrysburg, OH and John (Clara) Rutherford of Springfield, MO; and treasured grandchildren: Anna (Eduardo Lopez) Rutherford and Matthew Rutherford. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 3-8pm at the Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore- Genoa Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 11am at St. Paul- Trinity United Methodist Church, Elmore with Pastor Rob Rakay officiating. Burial will be in Harris- Elmore Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to St. Paul- Trinity United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com.