Ruth Kosakowski

Ruth Kosakowski, 90, of Fremont, died Wednesday evening, November 5, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 7, 1918 to John and Louise (Westphal) Zehner and was a 1936 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. On December 21, 1947 she married Joseph L. Kosakowski. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1989. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed bingo, word puzzles, and her grandchildren.

Surviving Ruth are her sons, Larry (Susan) Kosakowski, Fremont, and Jack (Diane) Kosakowski, Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Wendell (Irene) Zehner, Adrian, MI; grandchildren, Michael, Kristine (Grant) Gatchel, Matthew, Sarah, Phillip, Michelle, Molly, and Scott; and great-grandson, Noah. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; twin sons, Randy and Joseph; and sisters, Elsie Hablitzel and Marie Goodaman.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, from 3-8 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg. Graveside services will be held Saturday at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, at 2:30pm with Deacon Jim Hammer officiating. Memorials may be made to the Fremont Area Foundation/ swimming pool or to the donors choice. We love you, G-ma.