Ruth L. Thompson

RUTH L. (ADAMS) THOMPSON Ruth L. Thompson, 79, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Ruth was born April 22, 1933 in Perrysburg, Ohio to Eric H. “Sam” and Myra (Wieland) Adams. Ruth married Richard J. Thompson on August 14, 1954 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1972. Ruth was an LPN for various Cleveland and Perrysburg Hospitals. She was a private nurse and caregiver for the elderly around the Perrysburg area. She was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church, loved crocheting, skeet shooting, playing cards and spending time with her dogs. Ruth is survived by her sister, Kathryn (John) Piatt, brother, James (Barbara) Adams and sister-in-law, Gloria Adams. Along with her husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Roland, Samuel and Tom Adams, sisters, Wilma (Richard) Stemen and Janet Adams. Friends will be received Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 2-8 P.M. at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Timothy P. Philabaum officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.