KENOHSA – Dr. Ruth A. Fangmeier, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

She was born in Cleveland, OH on October 22, 1948, the daughter of the late Russell and Elsie (nee: Plitt) Fangmeier.

Ruth received her undergraduate degree in education from Bowling Green State University, her Masters in Social Work from Catholic University of America and her Doctorate in Social Work from Columbia University.  Ruth utilized her degrees to educate and assist the hearing and visually impaired.  She started her profession and ministry in Chicago working with people who are hearing impaired.  After her doctoral work, Ruth worked for the Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging in New York.

Ruth researched and taught in numerous colleges primarily in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C.  However, her last position spanned 20 years with Carthage College where she developed many relationships with colleagues, staff and especially her students.

Ruth was a member of Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church in Racine.  Ruth will be remembered for her kindness and compassion toward others, her creativity, and her quick wit.    She will also be remembered for her love for quilting and knitting and her ceramic turkey collection.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Tim (Rae) Fangmeier of Davidson, NC; her niece, Beth (Mike) Jordan of North Carolina; her nephew, Peter (Lani) Fangmeier of Indiana; as well as dear great nieces and nephews, co-workers, students and friends.

Colleagues, students and friends are invited to meet at Carthage College in the A.F. Siebert Chapel (2001 Alford Park Dr.) on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. for a service remembering and celebrating Ruth's life with Rev. Kara Baylor officiating.   Her interment will take place at the Cleveland Lutheran Cemetery in Cleveland, OH.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Carthage College Social Work Department.

Service Details

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m.

Carthage College A.F. Siebert Chapel (2001 Alford Park Dr.)

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