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Ruth Marsh Obituary
Mar 3, 1926 - Sep 13, 2022
Port Clinton
Ruth Mae Marsh, 96, formerly of Port Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at Southwest General Hospice, Strongsville.
She was born March 3, 1926, in Port Clinton, the daughter of Samuel and Orilla (Whiting) Halstead. Ruth was one of the original Rosie the Riveter, dropping out of school at the age of 15 to be a heavy equipment operator at Erie Ordinance Depot. Ruth operated a forklift and also loaded guns while at E.O.D. Later in life, she worked as a sales clerk at Pier One. She was a member of Port Clinton V.F.W. Aux., Port Clinton Moose Lodge, Port Clinton Eagles Lodge, Port Clinton American Legion Aux, and Amvets.
Surviving are her daughters, Lynn (Larry) Head of Fostoria and Patricia (Greg Panik) Gerstenberger of Strongsville; grandchildren, Greg Byington and Kim (Victor) Spurzem; great-grandchildren, Casey Spurzem, Kayla Spurzem, Nicholas Byington, and Michael Gerstenberger; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Dale Marsh; grandchildren, Christopher Gerstenberger, Tara Burkart, and Shannon Burkart; brother, John Halstead; and sister, Betty Rollheiser.
Ruth's funeral will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to Humane Society of Ottawa County, 2424 E. Sand Rd., Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com. Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Port Clinton, is handling arrangements.
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Marti Boberg
September 22, 2022
Ruth was a very strong lady with a unique fun personality Ruth lived an incredibly long life at 96 years. She will be missed by those that knew and loved her. She is at rest now in the hands of God. God bless all the family she leaves behind
Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Port Clint Funeral Home
September 20, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Milania Valore
September 19, 2022
Nana, may you eternally Rest In Peace. You are the matriarch of our family and you will be greatly missed and greatly remembered. I hope you are having the biggest and tastiest margarita in heaven with all your family members and friends.
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