Selma M. Ruther 1899-1984

RUTHER, HULSE, SAWYER

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Date: 5/14/2024 at 08:02:26

August 29, 1984 - The Tipton Conservative

Funeral services for Selma M. Ruther, 85, Clarence, were held Aug. 23 at St. John's United Church of Christ, Clarence, with the Rev. Calvin Schumacher officiating. Burial was in the St. John's cemetery.

Pallbearers were Richard Sawyer, Todd Sawyer, Blake Ruther, Brent Ruther, Michael and Douglas Meyer. Honorary pallbearers were James Sawyer Jr. and Robert Meyer. St. John's adult choir sang and Lynette Bunn was organist.

Mrs. Ruther was born April 28, 1899 at Clarence, the daughter of Dietrich and Margaret Stroh Hulse. She married Elmer Ruther Jan. 1, 1922 at Clarence. He died Dec. 28, 1961. Mrs. Ruther was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Clarence. She was an active member of St. John's church.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Mildred) Sawyer Sr., Clarence; one son, WIlliam of Burlington; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one brother, Herbert Hulse, Greenwich, Conn. She was preceded in death by her husband and 2 brothers.