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Ruth Maria Ohrt Walker

Birth	:	14 Oct 1938 Cedar Township, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 2021 Vinton, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bear Creek Cemetery, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2705994, -91.9792023
Description	:	Ruth Walker, 82, died peacefully, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at her rural Vinton home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Prairie Creek Christian Church, with Pastor Kurt Brubaker officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Bear Creek Cemetery. Ruth was born October 14, 1938 in rural Mt. Auburn, IA, the daughter of Herman and Leta Mae Wright Ohrt. She started school in Mt. Auburn and finished her education in Vinton graduating in 1957. On March 8, 1959, Ruth was united in marriage... Read More	Ruth Walker, 82, died peacefully, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at her rural Vinton home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Prairie Creek Christian Church, with Pastor Kurt Brubaker officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Bear Creek Cemetery. Ruth was born October 14, 1938 in rural Mt. Auburn, IA, the daughter of Herman and Leta Mae Wright Ohrt. She started school in Mt. Auburn and finished her education in Vinton graduating in 1957. On March 8, 1959, Ruth was united in marriage to Jim Walker at Prairie Creek Christian Church, Vinton. They made their home on the farm where they remained their entire life. When Ruth wasn’t busy milking cows, raising calves, chickens and grandkids, she would find time to bake and decorate cakes, play cards, was a member of several local clubs, a “mender” of clothes and hearts and a very active member of Prairie Creek Christian Church. Ruth is survived by her two sons: Doug (Karen) Walker, Lena, IL and Craig (Alecia) Walker, Vinton; six grandchildren: Tyler (Jazzmin) Walker and Elizabeth Walker, Freeport, IL, Mattison Walker, San Diego, CA, Sydney Walker, Ankeny, Nathan Vileta, Cedar Rapids and Brad Vileta, Ogden; great-granddaughter, Sharlene Walker, Freeport, IL; sister, Zelda Koser, Cedar Rapids; brother-in-law, Myron Sheffler, La Porte City; sister-in-law, Jodene (Jim) Ludden, Brandon; and several nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim in 2020; three brothers: Harold, Bob and Don; sister, Margaret Sheffler; five sisters-in-law: Velma Ohrt, Margaret Ohrt, Doris Lange, Mary Walker and Leona Walker; four brothers-in-law: Merle Koser, Bud Lange, Norm Walker and Bob Walker. A memorial fund has been established. Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Ruth and her family.

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Where is Ruth Maria Ohrt Walker's memorial?
Ruth Maria Ohrt Walker's memorial is located at: Bear Creek Cemetery, Benton County, USA.
When did Ruth Maria Ohrt Walker death?
Ruth Maria Ohrt Walker death on 20 Feb 2021 in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2705994
Longitude: -91.9792023

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Ohrt

(1893 - 1960)

Leta Mae Wright Ohrt

(1897 - 1974)

Spouse

James Ernest “Jim” Walker

(1938 - 2020)

Siblings

Margaret Eleanor Ohrt Sheffler

(1919 - 1987)

Robert Herman Ohrt

(1922 - 2001)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2705994, -91.9792023

2. Beachler Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3045000, -91.9908000

3. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3123970, -91.9651640

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Coordinate: 42.3156300, -91.9945200

6. Pettit Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1916900, -91.9974000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2616997, -91.8683014

8. Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2536800, -92.0903000

9. Spencers Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2841988, -91.8655014

10. Cox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1994019, -91.9107971

11. Kisling Cemetery
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12. Urbana Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2210007, -91.8659973

13. Urbana Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2198730, -91.8623650

14. Greenwalt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2256012, -92.1038971

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1610985, -92.0089035

16. Maplewood Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1699982, -92.0490036

17. Engledow Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2686996, -92.1330032

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1683006, -92.0475006

19. Spring Creek Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3616982, -92.0783005

20. Davis Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2324982, -91.8272018

21. Shady Grove Cemetery
Jesup, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3805453, -92.0557342

22. Pratt Creek Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2104000, -92.1307400

23. Plum Grove Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1410870, -91.9651870

24. Zion Lutheran Jubilee Cemetery
Jubilee, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3843050, -92.0837440