Ruth Miriam Stuck

Ruth M. (Linder) Stuck, age 91, of Columbus, died at Friendship Village of Columbus, Sunday, September 27, 2009. Member of Christ Lutheran Church, Bexley. Ruth graduated from Capital University. She lovingly served with her husband, Pastor Werner Stuck, the Lutheran parishes of Grace in Jackson Center, OH; Hope and St. Peter’s in Columbus; First English in Ashville; St Matthew in Lockbourne; and Christ in Bexley. She taught elementary school in Perry County, Pickaway County and Columbus Public Schools. Ruth was born in Santa Ana, CA to Rev. Carl (Sr.) and Edna (Seel) Linder on November 9, 1917. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers Paul and Carl (Jr.). Ruth is survived by sons David of Oceanside, OR, Jonathan (Arleen) of Westerville, James (Kristine) of Carmel, IN; daughter Christine of Columbus; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister Grace (Robert) Blailock; sister-in-law Julie Linder; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 2, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2314 E. Main St., Bexley, OH 43209 with Pastors Tim Iseringhausen and Tom Wolfe officiating. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 + 6-8 pm at Schoedinger State Street Chapel, 229 E. State St. and Friday 10-11 am at the church. Interment Forest Lawn. Contributions can be made to Christ Lutheran Church.