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Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth

Birth	:	4 Jan 1936 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Sep 2018 Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7126600, -92.5874500
Description	:	Ralph Arnold Ruth, age 82, of Clarksville, Iowa, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Hap was born on January 4, 1936, in rural Waverly, Iowa, the son of August and Clara Eva (Shaffer) Ruth. He attended country school in rural Waverly and rural Shell Rock until the eighth grade and then went to work on the family farm. On August 30, 1953, Ralph was united in marriage to Geraldine Willson at the United Methodist Church in Shell Rock. During Hap’s life he worked as a farm hand, for Waterloo... Read More	Ralph Arnold Ruth, age 82, of Clarksville, Iowa, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Hap was born on January 4, 1936, in rural Waverly, Iowa, the son of August and Clara Eva (Shaffer) Ruth. He attended country school in rural Waverly and rural Shell Rock until the eighth grade and then went to work on the family farm. On August 30, 1953, Ralph was united in marriage to Geraldine Willson at the United Methodist Church in Shell Rock. During Hap’s life he worked as a farm hand, for Waterloo Metal Box and Chest Company, and at John Deere in the foundry for 27 years. Hap retired in 1993. Hap’s enjoyments included fishing, gardening, his dogs, dartball, shuffle board, baking pies, and cooking. Hap was a member of Shell Rock United Methodist Church and Odd Fellows Lodge. Hap’s memory is honored by: his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Ruth of Clarksville; five children; James Ruth of Waterloo, Iowa, Peggy Ruth of Allison, Robert (Dawn) Ruth of Plainfield, Iowa, Karla (Lawrence) Wheeler of Waverly, Iowa, and William (Teresa) Ruth of Sumner, Iowa; five grandsons, Jamie Ruth, Seann Wheeler, Brett Wheeler, Dustin Ruth, and Mason Klemp; five granddaughters, Robyn Orr, Jessica Schilling, Stephanie Haasis, Traci Diel, and Taylor Klemp; nine great-grandchildren, Justin, Jaden, Logan, Heather, Alan, Caleb, Miriam, Nathan, and Levi; and two sisters, Marjorie Pruin of Shell Rock and Joyce Rademaker of Clarksville, Iowa. His parents, three brothers, Don, Edwin, and John Ruth, a sister, Doris Ward, and a great-granddaughter, Jacee Schilling preceded Ralph in death. Hap has been cremated and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, at the United Methodist Church in Shell Rock with Pastors Joan Thomas and Al Biere officiating. Burial of cremains will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock. Memorials may be directed to Hap’s family. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock assisting the family with arrangements

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Where is Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth's memorial?
Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler County, USA.
When did Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth death?
Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth death on 27 Sep 2018 in Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph Arnold “Hap” Ruth's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7126600
Longitude: -92.5874500

Family Members:

Parent

August Ruth

(1894 - 1989)

Clara Eva Ruth

(1899 - 1974)

Spouse

Geraldine Lola “Geri” Willson Ruth

(1939 - 2019)

Siblings

John August Ruth

(1930 - 2007)

Edwin D. Ruth

(1933 - 2003)

Marjorie Rose Ruth Pruin

(1934 - 2020)

Doris A. Ruth Ward

(1939 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

2. Lowell Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7578011, -92.6346970

3. West Point Cemetery
Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6680984, -92.5346985

4. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Janesville, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6856003, -92.5141983

5. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400800, -92.6635000

6. Antioch Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7740100, -92.6132900

7. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

8. Old Town Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

9. Harlington Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7158012, -92.4721985

10. Finchford Cemetery
Finchford, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6276400, -92.5398800

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7275009, -92.4563980

12. Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7192630, -92.4543880

13. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188988, -92.4539032

14. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200012, -92.4539032

15. Lynwood Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

16. Coster Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6749600, -92.7122700

17. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

18. Newell Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6333008, -92.4903030

19. Oakland Cemetery
Janesville, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6558930, -92.4559700

20. Town Line Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443650, -92.4353380

21. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8332000, -92.6148000

22. Gerholdt Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6009010, -92.5190130

23. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

24. Rude Cemetery
New Hartford, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5788080, -92.5647070