Ruth Ann Funk

Ruth Ann Funk, age 92 of rural Akron, died on May 14, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana at 8:13 a.m.

She was born on January 31, 1932 in Roann, Indiana to Palmer and Maxine (Needham) Bickel.  She graduated from Gilead High School in 1950.

Ruth married Walter D. Funk on September 9, 1950 in Oswego, Indiana.

She lived most of her life in rural Akron coming here from Gilead.

Her career was working as a secretary, office manager and receptionist.  Among her places of work were Irelan-Baum Feed Mill, Pike Lumber, Everly Trucking and Metzger Trucking where she eventually retired.

Ruth enjoyed playing cards, traveling, she was a member of the String Town Home Club, visiting casinos and playing games on her iPad.  She was a member of the Akron Church of God.

Surviving Ruth are three sons:  Gary (spouse Nila) Funk of Greenville, Tennessee; Donald (spouse Wanda) Funk of Grovetown, Georgia; Robert (spouse Tammie) Funk of Akron, Indiana;  (7) grandchildren and (10) great-grandchildren

Preceding Ruth in death are her parents, husband: Walter D. Funk (September 12, 2003), (3) brothers:  Gene Bickel, Jerry Bickel (May 29, 2020), James Bickel (August 7, 2023), sister-in-law: Bonnie Bickel (August 10, 2023).

Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, Indiana from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service will be Monday, May 20, 2024 at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mandy Nellans officiating.  Burial will be in the Akron IOOF Cemetery, Akron, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Akron Church of God, P.O. Box 66, Akron, Indiana

The staff of Earl-Love Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Ruth Ann Funk.

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