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Ruth Evelyn Thiede

Ruth Evelyn Thiede, 93, of Sandusky, passed away early Thursday morning, October 10, 2013 at Providence Care Center, following a brief illness.

She was born April 6, 1920 in Vickery, Ohio to the late Burton and Maude (Kurtz) Karbler.

Ruth was a 1938 graduate of Townsend High School. She was employed as a sales clerk at J.C. Penny for several years. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky, where she was a Sunday school teacher for over 20 years. She was a member of various golf leagues in the Sandusky area. She made a Hole in One in August of 1996 at Mills Creek Golf Course, hole #4. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Ruth is survived by her two sons, Robert (Carol) Thiede Jr. of Willard, Ohio, Philip Thiede of Kelleys Island, Ohio; daughter, Paula (Brian) Edwards of Farmersville, Texas; sister, Grace Keller of Sandusky, Ohio; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Including her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by husband, Robert Thiede Sr., whom she married on February 12, 1944; her two sisters, Janet Zickefoose and Mildred Brunner.

Friends may call on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Reverend John Mawhirter will officiate. Burial will follow in Castalia Cemetery.


Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Radio Fund, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky; the Erie County Senior Center, 620 E. Water St., Sandusky, Ohio, or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

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