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Visitation:
10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at
St. John's Lutheran Church, Hartsburg.
Service:
11 a.m. Tuesday at the church
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Ruth Aper, 90, of Hartsburg, went
home December 7, 2017, at The Christian Village with
her family by her side.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at St. John's Lutheran
Church, Hartsburg. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. with Pastor Lisa Goodwin officiating. Burial
will follow in Hartsburg Union Cemetery. Holland
Barry & Bennett Funeral Home has been entrusted with
her care.
Ruth was born May 26, 1927, in Hartsburg, the
daughter of Rudolph and Florence (Rentschler) Aper.
She worked at the family general store and
restaurant in Hartsburg while growing up. She
retired from Lehn and Fink after more than 30 years
of service. She was active in her community and
served on the Hartsburg Town Board. She was active
in her church, St. John's Lutheran, and sang in the
choir. She enjoyed bowling and was a die-hard
Chicago Cub fan. |
Survivors include nieces and nephews: Gloria Aper Hermes (Garry),
Pam Coogan (Steve), Steve Aper (Marge), Dan Hieronymus (Brenda), Cindy Esper
(Dave), and Brian Aper; several great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and
nephews, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many
cousins and friends.
Ruth was the last of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her
parents, brother Arthur Aper, twin sister June Taylor, and sister Mariann
Suedmeier.
The family wishes to sincerely thank Toni Lolling for her love and care and the
staff of The Christian Village for the excellent care, friendship, and love they
showed to Ruth.
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