Ruth E. Norman

Ruth E. Norman, 89, Akron, passed peacefully at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024, at her residence.

Ruth was born on Sept. 29, 1934 in Ivyton, Ky., to the late Otto and Elloree (Hopkins) Fletcher. They moved to Indiana when she was just two 2 weeks of age. She was a graduate of Burket High School. Ruth married the love of her life, Oren D. Norman on July 11, 1953 in Athens, Ind.. They spent 69 years together until his passing on July 13, 2022.

She and her husband built a family together. Surviving Ruth are her sons; Richard Norman, Akron, Mike Norman, Akron and Arthur (Melissa) Norman, Akron; daughter, Becky (Gordon) Rust, Seymour; granddaughters, Leslie Rust and Hailee Norman; daughter-in-law, Leisa Norman, Mentone; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; as well as her parents and husband Oren.

Ruth helped on the farm milking cows, raising chickens, and maintained a large garden to can and freeze produce. She also worked as a data entry clerk for Rochester Metal Products retiring after 9 1/2 years.

She was a longtime active member of the Pleasant Hill Church. She enjoyed being in her kitchen making noodles, bread, pies, and cookies; and relaxing by reading.

The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Rev. Wayne Balmer officiating.

The interment will take place following the service in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Visitation hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Riley Children’s Foundation, 500 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 100, Indianapolis.

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