Ruth Fisher

Ruth E. Fisher, 95, of Cass City, died unexpectedly Monday, June 6, 2011 in Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. She was born April 13, 1916 at home in Elmwood Township to Theo C. and Effie (Brown) Hendrick. She married Walter Theodore Finkbeiner November 23, 1935 in Detroit. He died September 18, 1962. She later married George S. Fisher, Sr. May 18, 1968 in Cass City. He died March 22, 2001.

Ruth partnered with her husband at Finkbeiner Plumbing and Heating. She then worked for Gambles as their accountant. Ruth later worked for Bulen Motor Sales as their accountant and later for Ouvry Chevrolet. She was a member of Cass City First Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the Woman’s Missionary Fellowship. Ruth was a former member of the Cass City Chamber of Commerce and the Cass City Historical Club. She was an excellent seamstress and made most of her clothes and her granddaughter’s clothes. Ruth enjoyed tatting and crocheting, making many beautiful afghans and was an excellent knitter.

Ruth is survived by her children: Donald H. Finkbeiner of Cass City, Eugene F. (Mary) Finkbeiner of Sumter, SC, Larry (Sandra) Finkbeiner of Caro; grandchildren: Sue (William) LaBuhn, Jon (Rose Mary) Finkbeiner, Jim (Tina) Finkbeiner, Donald L. (Candy) Finkbeiner, Sally Finkbeiner, Sharon Finkbeiner, Eugene (Tammy) Finkbeiner, Scot (Yolanda) Finkbeiner, Alice (David) DeLeary, Catherine White, Corinna (Marvin) Baumgarten, Darla “Jean” Whitney; 20 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren. Ruth is also survived by step children: George (Norma) Fisher Jr., Arthur (Jean) Fisher, Carole (Leslie) Hartwick, Kathleen (Chuck) Hartwick, Jeanne (John) Shagena; 20 step grandchildren; 49 step great grandchildren; 22 step great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Timothy Alan Finkbeiner; grandsons: Clark Finkbeiner, Jeff Finkbeiner; granddaughters: Dawn M. Finkbeiner, Kim Finkbeiner; daughter-in-law, Judith A. Finkbeiner; step grandson, Brent Fisher; step great grandson, Scott A. Fisher.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Cass City First Baptist Church with Pastor David Hill officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Ms. Fisher: Eric Hartwick, Rick Hartwick, Jeremy Kady, David Fisher, Jim Finkbeiner, and Scot Finkbeiner. Memorials may be made to Cass City First Baptist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Cass City First Baptist Church

Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195