Ruth Margaret Hoover, born in Elkhart, Indiana on March 22, 1924, passed away at age 99 and 1 day on Thursday March 23, 2023.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1969, her parents Herbert and Ella Marie Lorenz, brother Frank Lorenz, youngest son Stan Hoover, granddaughter Michelle Hines, grandson Jerod Hoover, and great-granddaughter Shaina Hoover.

Survived by:

Children: Son, James Hoover (Kay) of Phoenix, AZ, Daughter, Carol O'Neil (David) of Elkhart, IN, Son, John Hoover (Franny) of Arcanum, OH, and daughter-in-law LeeAnn Hoover of Elkhart, IN.

Grandchildren: James Hoover (Tami), Carol Hoover, Mark Steinmetz (Cherie), Susan Steinmetz Blair (Wayne), Amy O'Neil Wolschlager (Kevin), Nicholas Hoover (Andrea), Michael Stempler (Laura), Benjamin Stempler, Samuel Hoover (Debra), Ruthanne Hoover Gentry (Luke), Seth Hoover (Jamie) Ruth is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, nephews, and a multitude of friends and extended family.

Ruth was the church secretary for many years at Trinity Lutheran Church where her parents were longtime, active members. After Ruth's husband Leonard died unexpectedly in 1969, Ruth went to work at The Selmer Company where she became a supervisor until her retirement. Through the years, Ruth has touched more lives than any of us could ever imagine. Not because of the years, but because of her giving heart and soul. Most important to Ruth was family, faith, and friends. Friends often became her family. She was adored and respected, and accepted people of many different beliefs, and her capacity for grace seemed inexhaustible. Her life was long, her love ran deep and her faith was her guide until the very end. Her mantra and constant reminder to those close to her was, unsurprisingly, "you can always find something good in everyone." May Ruth's memory be a blessing.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at High Dive Pavilion, 500 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana 46514.

The family welcomes memorial donations be made to the Center for Hospice Care, Ernestine M. Raclin House. https://foundationforhospice.org/donate/