Ruth H. Miller

Ruth H. Miller, 97, of Geneva passed away at 9:13 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born on Thursday, November 13, 1919 east of Geneva in Wabash Township to Cloyd and Orfa (Coon) Nelson. She was married on August 18, 1940 to John H. Miller.

She spent her childhood days in the Wabash Township area. She graduated from the Geneva High School with the Class of 1937. Following her marriage, she and her husband continued to live in the Geneva area until 1952 when they moved to Jay County. During this time, she was employed at the G.C. Murphy Store in Portland. She later worked in the Jay County Welfare Department and for the Jay County surveyor. She retired from the Davidson Land Surveying office in 1986. In 1988, they returned to Geneva to reside for their retirement.

She is survived by her sister, Jo (Fred) Zeik of Rockford, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on February 9, 1991; three sisters; and three brothers.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, November 22 at Swiss Village 1350 W. Main St., Berne. Officiating will be Rev. Wilbur Taylor. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Berne.

Arrangements provided by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.