LEERHOFF, Ruth E. 1929-2020

LEERHOFF, HOOK

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/1/2020 at 08:00:50

Ruth E. Leerhoff, 90, daughter of Heiko and Bernice (Hook), born 10-28-1929 in Butler County, Allison, Iowa, passed into the presence of her Lord on May 18, 2020. Graduated from Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls, Iowa and later with a Master's Degree from the University of Colorado in Denver. Tenured and respected Head Librarian at San Diego State University, 1964-1992, she curated the Special Collections University Archives.

Preoceded in death by her parents.

Survived by her brother, Robert; three nieces Susan (Rick) Hemb, Cindy (Bob) Salstone, Sharon (Joel) Aguilar; nephew John (Sandy) Leerhoff; three great nieces Crystal (Trey) Hemb Hodges, Alexandra (Matt) Leerhoff Green, Savannah Aguilar; four great nephews Joshua, Justin and Jenkin Leerhoff and Solomon Aguilar.