Ruth Ryel

ruth ryel

October 28, 1931 ~ February 6, 2015

Ruth Ryel, age 83 of Madison, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Geneva Village Retirement Community. Born October 28, 1931 in Madison she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Beulah (nee Slife) Ryel. Ruth worked at the Diamond Shamrock / ISK Biosciences for forty years and retired in 1990. After retirement, she was a volunteer in the office of the Lake County American Cancer Society. As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison, she served as the organist for many years. She is survived by her brother: Donald (Leah) Ryel of Hendersonville, NC; nieces: Joyce Dormen of Pittsburgh, PA and Marsha (Bud) McElwain of Cortland and nephew: John Ryel of Rocky River. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents: Lewis and Beulah Ryel; her brother: Floyd Ryel and his wife Dorothy. A family graveside service will be held in the spring at North Madison Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 6345 Chapel Road, Madison, OH 44057 or a charity of one's choice. The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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