Ruth A. Schoffner, 86

Ruth A. Schoffner, 86, of Wapakoneta, was peacefully and quietly called home on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Otterbein-Cridersville, with her loving family at her side. She was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Mercer County, the daughter of Glenn and Chloe (Dudgeon) Butler, who preceded her in death along with her sister, Mary Sheely. Ruth was married to Gene L. Schoffner, and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2020.

Ruth is survived by her children: Jody (Leo) Zisman of Woodland Hills, California, Russell (Becky) Schoffner of Wapakoneta; Melinda (Randall) Clark of New Bremen, Randy (Darla) Schoffner of Lima and Elaina Schoffner of Bluffton. Ruth will also be lovingly missed by her grandchildren: Oscar (Sandy) Zisman, Hannah Zisman, Sarah Roop, Leah (Shawn) Feldner, Amy (Randall) Webb, Evan Schoffner, Abby Schoffner, Ryan (Chris) Clark, Robert Clark, Carlee Schoffner, Teddy McPheron, Tyler Oakley, Trevor Oakley, Taylor O’Connell and Jenna Oakley; 17 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, Cliff (Karen) Butler of Wapakoneta.

Ruth was a 1952 graduate of Blume High School, Wapakoneta. She was a proud military wife, raising five children and traveling with her husband, Gene, a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force, to Wright-Paterson AFB, Elmendorf AFB in Alaska, and Sheppard AFB in Texas. Ruth was kind. She had a sweet, loving spirit and she never said anything negative about anyone. She looked for the good, the positive in everyone and she was generous in spirit and in love, forgiving and thoughtful.

Ruth was an avid book reader, a perennial scholar and a devout Christian. She liked her garden, her puzzles, her animals, to listen to music, and to play the piano. She loved Christmas. But above all, she loved her precious family, her children, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and was so very proud of all of their achievements.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, state Route 501, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Lynn Fox officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family and friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at EleyFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. In keeping with current health guidelines, masks are required. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page.