Ruth fell asleep peacefully in Jesus on January 8, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Engelhardt; dear mother of Ruth Ann (Allen) Buescher, Richard (Nancy) Engelhardt, and Gary (Pat) Engelhardt; dear grandmother of nine, great-grandmother of fifteen, great-great-grandmother of 1, aunt, cousin, and dear friend to many. Ruth was a life-long Lutheran, loved the Lord and served Him throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church Benevolence Fund.