Ruth E. Lease
May 23, 1928 — June 9, 2013
Ruth E. Lease, 85, of Lucerne passed away at 5:05 a.m., Sunday, June 9, 2013 at her residence.
Born on May 23, 1928 in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Vida (Collins) Mutchler. On November 27, 1968 she married Richard Lease. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1993.
She was a 1946 Kewanna High School graduate.
Ruth was formerly employed at the H.W. Gossard, Bonnells Restaurant and Kauffman Industries. She was also a retired seamstress from Hart-Schaffner & Marx after 31 years.
She was a member of Lucerne Christian Church and Ruth enjoyed crocheting, gardening and reading. Survivors include her daughter, Robyn Robertson (Donald) of Lucerne, grandchildren, Trisha Robertson (Ronnie Planck), Tiffany Hile (Nick), and Kaleb Robertson, great grandchildren, Dakota Planck, Leonidas Hile, Chase Planck, Audrey Planck and Michelle Hile, sister, Francis Herrell of Wisconsin and brother, John "Jake" Mutchler (Marge) of Rochester.
She was also preceded in death by granddaughter, Joni Robertson, brother, Donald Mutchler and sisters, Jeanette Hunter, Josephine Tuley, Pauline Mutchler, Isabelle Mutchler and Martha Reeser.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with Pastor Dirk Raderstorf officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Ever Rest Memorial Park.
Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.