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    Ruth L. Wente

    July 27, 1924 - October 22, 2016

    Ruth L. Wente, 92, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Allen County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Hoeppner) Ehle. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. She assisted with Meyer’s Barn as a secretary, receptionist, and scheduling hayrides for the children. She enjoyed gardening and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Kenneth) Gerbers, Jacquelin (Neal) Rekeweg, Donnalyn (Roger) Melcher all of Fort Wayne, and Carolyn (Thomas) Hirsch of Woodburn; siblings, Eugene (Verna) Ehle of New Haven, and Edna Bohde of Kendallville; stepchildren, Max (Mary) Wente of Woodburn, Dennis (Karen) Wente of Milliken, CO, and Arlene (Leon) Werling of Ossian; 10 grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Ruth is also survived by her family and friends at the Dialysis Center, New Haven. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edmund Meyer in 1993 and Norman Wente in 2012; siblings, Ida Peters, Florence Kidd and William Ehle. Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior to service. Pastor Steve Ahlersmeyer officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Worship For Shut-Ins.

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    Ruth L. Wente, 92, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Allen County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Hoeppner) Ehle. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church,... View Obituary & Service Information

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