Ruth Jeanette Geiger, Oct. 21, 1932-Oct. 2, 2014, of Foley, has gone on to cruise the cosmos with family members awaiting her arrival.
She lived fully and played grandly in Indiana for 75 years, and then came south to live with her oldest daughter, Linda, while continuing to live life to the utmost.
She peacefully left this life surrounded by love and music.
Miss Ruth is survived by daughters, Linda C. Geiger of Foley, Julie G. Hambrock of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Paulette R. Hambrock of Huntertown, Ind. Sons-in-law, David Mellinger and David Hambrock also mourn her going. She leaves seven grandchildren, Aimee R. (Ellison) Wesling, Paul R. Ellison, Christopher R. Stanton, Jesse L. Stanton, Christine R. Hambrock, Steven C. Hambrock and Bobby B. Hambrock; two step-grandchildren, Naomi Trent and Jeremy Hambrock, 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter to cherish her memory. Her siblings in Indiana, Donald Platt of Columbia City, Rex Platt of Angola, Joyce Fulk of Churubusco and Roger Platt of Fort Wayne also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B Geiger; grandson, Mathew R. Ellison; her parents, Grace (Snyder) and Clyde Platt; sister, Susan; and son-in-law, Pastor Mark Hambrock.
Being engaged fully in life and her countless pursuits left little time for idleness.
As a little girl, her grandmother taught her the art of sewing and baking.
She became a master seamstress, designing and sewing wedding gowns, poodle skirts in the ‘50s and every other thing that a needle and thread could create. Her baking skills were legendary, and will be sorely missed by her grandchildren.
She was an accomplished stained glass artist, designing many windows and chandeliers for churches and businesses throughout the Midwest. Her chandeliers graced the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich.
She retired as the food service manager at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
In retirement she became a master quilter and many people are grateful for her skill of creating warm and beautiful keepsakes. She donated many baby quilts to the neonatal center in Auburn, Ind.
She was active in politics in Indiana and a staunch supporter of unions.
Travel, reading and children were her passions. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader, council on literacy tutor, foster grandparent and a “Dutch” aunt for hundreds of young seminary students far from home.
She leaves a legacy of humor, determination, community service and an intense love of life for all those fortunate enough to call her mom and friend.
Rock on Mom, you will be sorely missed.
Memorials to your favorite animal shelter would be a welcome tribute.
