Louise E. Ruby, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Uniontown, Ohio on May 23, 1942, a daughter of the late Ivan and Ida (Lengacher) Miller. Louise worked at North American Van lines for many years. She had a passion for playing card games, bingo, and doing puzzles. Louise like to crochet, watch CSI and was an avid reader. She had enjoyed baking and made some of the best apple pies, sugar cookies, and butterscotch oatmeal cookies. Most of all she loved to make new friends and spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Linda Smullen and Babette (Garold) Melchi, of Fort Wayne; son, Rodrick Fett, of Fort Wayne; step-daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Meeks; step-sons, Rex Ruby, of Davenport, IA, James Ruby, of Centerville, IA; Scott Halter, of Fort Wayne; 31 grandchildren; and sister, Goldie (Louie) Wiese of Greenfield, IN. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Hearold Ruby; step-sons, Jim and Rusty Ruby; and sister, Betty Smith.
A celebration of life visitation for Louise will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services- Mungovan, 2114 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802. Contributions in Louise's memory may be made to the family.
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