Ruth M. Doebler

Ruth Marie Doebler passed away May 25, 2017 at Shelby Manor, Shelby Township, at the age of 91 years old. She was born on August 20, 1925 at the home of her parents Charles and Helena Rowland, 80 Miller Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Wallace H. Doebler on June 23, 1945. Surviving are her husband Wally of almost 72 years, son Richard (Denise) Doebler of Dresden, Tennessee; one daughter, Lynda Doebler, of Rochester, Michigan. Daughter-in-law: Karen Doebler. Also six grandchildren: Collin (Dawn), Heidi, Damon and Tyler(Vicki) Doebler, Brandon Ryan and Todd Schaffer. Four great grandchildren: Sarah and Emma, Ayla and Autumn. She was preceded in death by her son, Herbert Doebler, and her late brothers: Richard, Ralph, and Robert. Ruth was baptized in her home on 80 Miller Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was confirmed and married at Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica, Michigan; where she was a faithful member during her lifetime. She attended the Mt. Clemens School system for her twelve years of schooling, graduating in 1943. During her high school years, Mrs. Doebler worked for SS Kresege Co. and Woodrick Insurance Company. After graduating from Mt. Clemens High School in 1943, she worked in the office for the Mt. Clemens Pottery until she moved to Sterling Heights, Michigan on June 14, 1947. After moving into her new home in 1947, Mrs. Doebler made her house into a Christian home where she raised her three children. Ruth was a stay-at-home Mom and was the neighborhood "nurse". Ruth had wanted to become a nurse, but circumstances prevented that from happening. She also was a proud member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica and Trinity's Ladies Aid Society. She became and excellent cook and spent her time helping out in the kitchen cooking for church dinners, the Utica Rotary for 42 years, and many funeral luncheons. Her yard at her house had four gardens which would consume twenty-five to thirty plus flats of flowers each year. She would plan the color schemes for each garden the previous winter. People either walking or driving by the house would stop to see her gardens, they were beautiful. Mrs. Doebler was a sport enthusiast becoming very skillful in bowling and golf. Ruth had a hole in one. She won many trophies and championships in bowling and golf during her 65 plus years of participation. Her family was her delight when she could be with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They brought smiles to her face. She and her husband were world travelers as they spent time touring all 50 states, Europe, and Scandinavian countries, also Greece, the Greek aisles, Cypress, and Egypt. Mrs. Doebler's hobbies were reading, cross word puzzles, playing cards, playing the organ, decorating, sewing, and making afghans for her family and friends. She also volunteered at Saint Joseph Hospital. Her visitation will be Tuesday May 30th from 4:oo p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke Avenue on the north side of Hall Road) Utica, Mi. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. May 31,2017 at the Funeral Home Her burial will be private at Utica Cemetery, Utica, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to: Trinity Foundation, Trinity School Endowment (TLEEF), Doebler Family Scholarship Foundation for Continuing Education , Alzheimer's Association. Please share a memory with her family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

Ruth M. Doebler

August 20, 1925 - May 25, 2017