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Ruth Carol Trupp, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, peacefully passed away in the dawn of April 15, 2024 at the age of 88.

Ruth was born to Pearl Maude Greiefe and Carl Simon Toggweiler on July 25, 1935, in New Albany, Indiana, and was the youngest of six children. Ruth was small but mighty and remained so until her final days. Throughout …

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What were Ruth's favorite ways to spend free time?
Playing piano, crocheting, cooking, spending time with her family, being with her hu…
Playing piano, crocheting, cooking, spending time with her family, being with her husband
Playing piano, crocheting, cooking, spending time with her family, being with her husband
What were Ruth's favorite sports teams?
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
What were Ruth's favorite games to play?
Bridge, Speed, Go Fish
Bridge, Speed, Go Fish
Bridge, Speed, Go Fish
What were Ruth's favorite drinks?
Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Diet Coke

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Born

July 25th, 1935
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Won Miss Stetson 1955

1955
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Graduated from college

1957
Stetson University, North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL

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Cause of death

Dementia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society
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Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society

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