Ruth Herman Burkett

Ruth H. Burkett, 100 of Gibsonburg passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Genoa Care Center. She was born on July 17, 1911 in Woodville to Charles & Aura (Herman) Trapp. Ruth was a 1929 graduate of Woodville High School. She married Luther "Tudie" C. Burkett on November 7, 1936 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Stoney Ridge and he preceded her in death on May 24, 1978. She was a beloved wife and homemaker. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Stoney Ridge. Ruth loved gardening and animals. Ruth is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister; Mabel Rothenbuhler, and niece Virginia Shimmel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg from 3-7 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the funeral home at 11 AM. Burial will follow at W. Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans or to the Salvation Army in Ruth's memory.