Ruth Reichley Obituary

Ruth Ann Reichley, 88 of Findlay passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living where she has been living since December 15, 2021. She was born in Eagle Township on February 27, 1937, to the late Wilbur and Mable (Flick) Smith. Ruth Ann married Paul E. Reichley on August 26, 1953, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2018. She is survived by two sons; Henry Reichley of Findlay and Gary (Kaydri) Reichley of Arlington. Ruth Ann is also survived by her brother, Richard (Sharon) Smith of Arlington, a sister, Katherine Wallace, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sons; Tony and Rodney Reichley, brother, LeRoy Smith and sisters, Rosemary Rettig and Treva VanScoit. Ruth Ann was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and camping with her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM Saturday until the time of service. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Ruth Ann to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9340 Twp Road 32, Jenera, Ohio 45841. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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