Ruth Jean Van Wormer, 98, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away peacefully August 5, 2023 after a long illness. She was born April 4, 1925 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the late John and Clara (Mollenberg) Wales. On September 17, 1949 she married Glenn Van Wormer, who preceded her in death February 21, 1997.
Ruth graduated from BGSU where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Like her husband, she spent her entire working life at the university, finishing her career as secretary to the President. With Glenn she enjoyed periodic stays in Amish country and, following their retirement, travels to the Northeast for genealogical research. An avid Bridge player, Ruth belonged to five Bridge groups well into her late eighties. She also delivered meals on wheels for many years. Ruth was a member of First Christian Church in Bowling Green.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews Barbara Podlach, Gayle Coonen, Linda (Andrew) Petrigac, Gary (Catherine) Stolcals, Thomas (Diane) Stolcals, Arthur (Diana) Stolcals, and Russell (Lisa) Stolcals, numerous great-nieces and nephews, as well as dear friends Ruah and Lewis Buckingham.
Ruth was preceded in death by her sisters Martha Hibberd and Isabelle Wales and nephew Gene B. George.
Interment will be held privately, in accordance with Ruth’s wishes. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dunn Funeral Home in Bowling Green.
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