Ruth Mikel
Ruth Mikel, 97, of Nappanee, passed away at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Signature Health Care of Bremen.
She was born July 14, 1917, in Elkhart County to Enos and Minerva (Anglemyer) Musser. She graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1936. Ruth lived her lifetime in this area. She married Howard ‘Hod’ Mikel June 20, 1943, in Wakarusa. He preceded in death Jan. 15, 1993.
Mrs. Mikel was a housewife and had attended Community Grace Brethren Church in Warsaw. She was active with her Sunday School Class. Ruth enjoyed sewing and reading.
Surviving are her children: Martha Mikel and David (Patricia) Mikel, both of Nappanee; grandchildren: Tricia ( Fiance-Robert Roshau) Mikel, Phoenix, Ariz.; Kristy Mikel and Beth Mikel, both of Nappanee.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother and brothers: Earl, Ray and Ralph Musser.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monay, March, 9 at the Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, at the church. Officiating will be Andy Galvin of Community Grace Brethren Church, assisted by Wayne Mikel. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetry.
Memorial contributions may be given to Community Grace Brethren Church or The Center for Hospice of Marshall County.