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Ruthanna “Corki” Keffaber Christle

Birth	:	7 Jul 1924 Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	21 Feb 2012 Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, USA
Burial	:	Falls Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8040466, -85.8318863
Description	:	OBITUARY - Plain Dealer, Wabash (IN) Ruthanna (Corki) Christle died on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:14 pm at Eddy Village Healthcare Center in Clifton Park, NY. She was born on July 7, 1924 in Lagro, Ind. to the late Harry and Marie (Hippensteel) Keffaber and lived most of her life in Wabash and the surrounding county. She graduated from Ball State University in 1946. While teaching at Wabash High School she returned to school and earned her Master's in English from Indiana State and her Counseling degree from Saint Francis College. She was a teacher and guidance counselor at Wabash... Read More	OBITUARY - Plain Dealer, Wabash (IN) Ruthanna (Corki) Christle died on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:14 pm at Eddy Village Healthcare Center in Clifton Park, NY. She was born on July 7, 1924 in Lagro, Ind. to the late Harry and Marie (Hippensteel) Keffaber and lived most of her life in Wabash and the surrounding county. She graduated from Ball State University in 1946. While teaching at Wabash High School she returned to school and earned her Master's in English from Indiana State and her Counseling degree from Saint Francis College. She was a teacher and guidance counselor at Wabash High School for 12 years and remembered many students and staff members fondly. She often spoke of the joy she received from teaching and working with young people. She felt helping young students was her greatest contribution to Wabash. After the death of her husband, Judge Joseph Christle, she was appointed to the position of Wabash City Court Judge by then-Governor Frank O'Bannon. She was a member of many groups: The National and Indiana Judge Association, American Legion Auxiliary, Lady Elks, and the Indiana and Wabash County Retired Teacher Association. She received much of her enjoyment in retirement from her Fourth Night Bridge Club and the Bridgearama Group, playing what many called "cut throat" bridge. She also enjoyed being a member and past president of the Women's Clubhouse. Intellectually, she enjoyed The Round Table Literary Club where she was also a past president. Reading and discussing books was a passion for Ruthanna. She is survived by her children, Ranelle Christle of Tallahassee, Fl; Leanne (Tony) Gotvald, and their two children, Sunday and Ocean; Colleen (Nader) Nikoupour, and their two children Joon and Kian; Renita (Gary) Gerard of Portland, Or., and their two children, Meghan and Brianna; Rhonda (Wayne) Rautio of Portland, Or., and their two sons, Michael and Ted; Rosemary (Paul)Renaud of Clifton Park, NY, and their two children, Catlin and Kristen; in Robin (Chris) Germond of Washington state; Roxanne (Scott) Smithof Fayetteville, Ga., and their children Katie and Kyle; Tim (Heather) Christle of Lagro, In., and their children Blade and Ember. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Christle (2001) and her siblings Paul Keffaber, Otis Keffaber, Betty (Keffaber) Dowling and Maxine (Keffaber) Brown. Private Family Services will take place. Public visitation for family and friends will be from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, March 2, 2012 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN 46992. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will take place at The Honeywell Center on Saturday, March 3 at 6:00 pm. The Christle Family invites the community of Wabash to join them in the celebration of Ruthanna (Corki) Christle's life. It is the families hope that individuals will bring thoughts, memories, pictures, and stories to share as they honor the life of Corki. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Wabash High School Counseling Department, 580 N. Miami Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

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Ruthanna “Corki” Keffaber Christle's memorial is located at: Falls Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash County, USA.
When did Ruthanna “Corki” Keffaber Christle death?
Ruthanna “Corki” Keffaber Christle death on 21 Feb 2012 in Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruthanna “Corki” Keffaber Christle's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8040466
Longitude: -85.8318863

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Judge Joseph Tomson Christle

(1923 - 2001)

Siblings

Otis E. Keffaber

(1920 - 2004)

Betty E. Keffaber Dowling

(1922 - 1989)

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17. Huff Cemetery
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22. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8905487, -85.7895966

23. Saint Patrick Cemetery
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24. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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