Ruth Agnes Ruggle

Ruth Ruggle, 94, of Perry, passed away on July 24, 2024 at the Perry Lutheran Home, Kings Garden Campus.

Ruth was born on February 28, 1930 in Conception, Missouri to Alphonse and Marie (McCann) Ruggle. In 1943 the family moved to Perry, Iowa where Ruth attended St. Patricks Catholic School, graduating in 1948. After graduation, Ruth worked for her father's bookkeeping business as a bookkeeper. She worked for 20 years until her health declined in 1968 leaving her unable to work. Ruth was a member at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and of the Regina Guild.

Ruth enjoyed gardening, and had a wonderful garden every year, most of which she gave away to friends and family. During her time at the nursing home, she always looked forward to bingo night.

Ruth is survived by her two sisters, Helen Ruggle, and Clarita Penczek; sister-in-law, Rosemary Ruggle; and 23 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Marie; brothers, Joseph, Philip, and Leo; sisters, Sister Mary Teresa, Cecelia, and Margaret Louise (infant).

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at St. Patricks Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Violet Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St.Patrick's Catholic Church and/or to the Ruggle Scholarship Fund at St. Patrick’s Catholic School.