HEINBUCH, Ruth Freida, age 102, passed away peacefully at the Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock with family by her side on Thursday January 6, 2022.
She will finally be reunited with her husband, Robert Henry Heinbuch, who predeceased her 53 years ago on February 1, 1969. She was born at Wellesley on September 9, 1919 a daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Meyer) Stahle.
Ruth had a love for history, particularly history of both the Heinbuch and Stahle families. She spent many hours of research with her dear friends, Donna Rudy and Sherrill (Krug) Calder compiling data for several books and made a copy for each of her children. She maintained the family home with loving care and pride until her 98th year. She then moved to the Maples Home for her retirement years. Ruth had deep values and a strong belief in family unity. She was a faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church Women. She was also a member of the Athlone Women’s Institute for many years.
Ruth is survived by 5 children, Janet Austin of Stratford, Craig Heinbuch (Barbara) of St. Pauls, Paul Heinbuch (Janet) of R.R.#2 Tavistock, Ross Heinbuch (Millie) of Amulree, Ronald Heinbuch (Margaret) of New Hamburg; seven grandchildren, Scott Heinbuch, Karen Brouwer (Dave), Adam Heinbuch (Lisa), Stacey Heinbuch, Chelsea Heinbuch, Steven Heinbuch (Stefanie), Ryan Heinbuch (Katlyn) and six great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law Joe Austin, sisters and brothers-in-law, Paula Warne (Robert), Trudy Lautenslager (Carl). She was also predeceased by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Clayton (Erma) Heinbuch, Dorothy (Elton) Krantz and Irene Heinbuch.
Friends and relatives will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. North Tavistock on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 2 – 2.45 p.m. where a private service will be held. The Rev. Richard P. Brown will officiate. Interment in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Sebastopol-Tavistock. (Covid restrictions apply, please wear masks and social distance)
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Improvement Fund would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.
Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Tavistock, Province: Ontario
My sincere condolences to the family of Ruth and Robert Heinbuch who both had a profound influence on me during 5 teenage years as their summer time hired hand on their farm where I learned a great deal and had many enjoyable experiences. Ruth was a very good cook and a lady I have had enormous respect for ever since we met in the early 1950’s.. I pray that she now rests in peace after a long and good life. I will continue to remember Ruth and Bobby fondly and with gratitude.