Ruby J. Geyer

Ruby June Battles Geyer, 94, of Lakeville, passed away at 7:23 am, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Hospice House of South Bend. She was born on June 12, 1922 to Millard and Cora (Klinkner) Battles. On March 16, 1946, she married Dale Geyer. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2009. She was a 1940 graduate of Madison Township High School, where she was active in 4-H and a state GAA award winner in Athletics. Ruby’s days as a farmer’s wife were filled with hard work and special caring for her children and grandchildren as well as helping work the family farm. She also worked as a cook for the Union-North School Corp. and Ristance Wire in Bremen. In the early 60’s, when school reorganization was taking place, she was asked by the trustee to be part of his committee. Ruby was an excellent cook, baker, and canner and enjoyed her fruits with family and friends, then on Sunday morning you would always find her in church with the children. She is survived by her three children, Beverly (Larry) Hough of Lakeville, Larry (Jane) Geyer of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Craig (Rebecca) Geyer of Bremen; five grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeremy) Kuskye of South Bend, Jennifer (David) Dunn of Charlestown, IN, Clay and Michael Geyer of Bremen, Kelly (Sarah) Geyer of Simpsonville, SC; and seven great grandchildren, Noah and Mikalah Kuskye, Ruby, Addison and Brody Dunn, and Emily and Olivia Geyer. She is also survived by one brother, Millard (Martha) Battles of Auburn, WA. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and five sisters, Helen Schlarb, Jeanette Martin, Erma Crowel, Virginia Beehler and Evelyn Young. The family would like to thank the outstanding help and care of the Center for Hospice, especially the Plymouth staff, and the Visiting Angel’s of Nappanee. You made life so much easier. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 pm, Friday, August 26, 2016 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm, Friday, August 26, 2016 in the funeral home. Pastor Brian White, Lakeville United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Center for Hospice, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563, Community Hospital of Bremen, 1020 High Rd. Bremen, IN 46506 or Union-North Ambulance Service, 507 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN 46536