Ruth E. Ryle, 94, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Willows of Greensburg.
Born February 23, 1930, in St. Omer, she was the daughter of Gordon Clapp and Elsie (Feezell) Clapp. She married Clarence Ryle on October 31, 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1985.
Survivors include 6 children- Brenda Narwold (Frank)of Greensburg, Anita Ryle of Greensburg, Trisha Stevens (Jeff) of Waldron, Laura Owens (Tony) of Greensburg, Richard Ryle of Greensburg, Marsha Dance (Jack) of Greensburg; sister-in-law June Clapp of St. Paul. 13 grandchildren- Christopher Narwold (Courtney), Jebadiah Stevens (Erin), Hadleigh Fausset (Neil), Abigail Emerick (Raymond), Jacob Stevens (Melanie), Katie Plassmeier (Kyle), Jared Owens (Jordan), Taryn Owens (Kie), Paige Owens (Austin Yazel), Clare Tham (Kevin), Jordan Ryle, Cameron Ryle, Luke Ryle, 24 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 3 brothers- Paul, Glen, & Thomas Clapp, 2 sisters- Alma Powell and Dorothy Buchanan.
Mrs. Ryle was a lifelong Decatur County resident and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1948.
She was a bus driver/teacher's aide for Decatur County Schools for 20 years, and had also been a custodian at Burney School for several years. She was a member of Moscow Christian Church and Greensburg Adult Center, where she had previously served as president.
Ruth enjoyed working puzzles, making pies and noodles, collecting angels, listening to music, but most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2024 at the Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin Street, St. Paul Indiana, at 1:00pm, with visitation from 11:00am until the time of service, with Minister Dennis Spears officiating.
Burial will be at the Union Baptist Cemetery in Decatur County.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences can be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
