Ruth N. Tangeman, 90, formerly of 800 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, and a resident of St. Marys Living Center, died at 8:26 p.m. Sept. 28, 2007 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

She was born May 7, 1917, in New Knoxville, to Arthur and Hulda Schrolucke Schroer. On July 1, 1939, she married Leroy Tangeman, who died in 1994.

Surviving are a son, Tom (Marilyn), St. Marys; a daughter, Phyllis (Vince) Stricker, Minster; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Deceased is a sister, Alvera Heil; a brother, Aaron Schroer; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.

A homemaker, she assisted her husband in a lawn care business. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Marys, and the Women's Guild of the church.

Service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where memorials may be directed to the church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.