Ruth Ann Wolf

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June 1, 1929 - June 22, 2025

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Service

Saturday, September 13th at 10 a.m. at Grace Evangelical Church

Burial

Otterbein Cemetery

Ruth Ann Mikesell Wolf, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Indian River, Michigan, on June 22, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1929, in Johnstown, Ohio, to Clara Reed Mikesell and Ray Everett Mikesell.

Ruth was preceded in death by the love of her life, her devoted husband, Paul Henry Wolf; her beloved son, Alan Paul Wolf; her grandson, Charles Champoux; and her dear sisters Martha (James Duvall), Margene (Paul Schuller), and Dorothy (Richard Pflieger). She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Karl Wolf, and sister-in-law, Becky Wolf.

Ruth is survived by her loving children: Dian (Bill) Praither, Mary (Alan) Slack, Doris (Frank) Bennett, and Patricia Wolf. She was a proud grandmother to Ryan (Kim) Praither, Stacie (Shaun) Holmes, Lauren (Spencer) Pearson, Eric (Lauren) Wolf, and Coleen (Jeff) Lenix.

She was blessed with great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy: Courtney James (Ray Yang), Cole Praither, Triston Mayes, Cody (Madeline)Mayes, Megan Holmes, Kyra Holmes, Elin Lenix, Emory Lenix, Reed Pearson, Wil Wolf, Jude Wolf, and Nora Wolf.

Ruth spent many cherished years in Westerville, Ohio, where she and Paul owned Westerville Pharmacy and where she also worked for Westerville City Schools. In 1994, Ruth and Paul retired to Indian River, Michigan, where they shared many happy years enjoying boating, gardening, and snowmobiling.

A woman of many talents and a joyful heart, Ruth loved quilting, sewing, and playing cards. She especially treasured her time playing pinochle at the fire station and mahjong with her friends every Wednesday. She was the 2009 Indian River Golf Club Mah Jongg Annual Tournament Champion. Ruth was a faithful member of Tobinabee Community Church and an active participant in the Inland Lakes Snowmobile Club.

Ruth will be remembered for her warmth, her strong family devotion, her quiet strength, and the loving legacy she leaves behind in all who knew and cherished her.



Memorial Service

September 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 E Schrock Rd
Westerville, Ohio

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ruth Ann Wolf to

Topinabee Community Church
PO Box 78
Topinabee, MI 49791
Or
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
100 E Schrock Rd
Westerville ,Ohio 43081

Burial to follow at Otterbein Cemetery.

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