Ruth E Blankerts

Ruth E. Blankerts, age 88 of Toledo passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Flower Hospital. She was born December 6, 1925 in Toledo to John and Nola Boldt where she lived her entire life. She was a 1943 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and attended Stautzenberger Business College. Her first job was in the export department of the DeVilbiss Company where she worked 5 years and developed her love of travel. During this time she met and married Justice Blankerts in 1947. Two children were born of this union, Beth and John Blankerts. Ruth became a widow at an early age and when both children were in college she got a job with the Toledo Municipal Court, Probation Department and retired from that position after 25 years in 2001. Ruth was a member of Augsburg Lutheran Church for many years and later joined Grace Lutheran Church. She was a member of Toledo Chapter 341 of the O.E.S. and also enjoyed dominoes with friends and traveling throughout the world. The widow of Justice J. Blankerts, she was also preceded in death by her sister Donna Whiting. Surviving is her daughter Beth A. Blankerts; son John W. Kimberly Blankerts; and grandchildren Kaitlin and Kelsey. Friends will be received at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. west of Corey on Wednesday from 2-8 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to Grace Lutheran Church, Toledo or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.