Ruth A. FrantzRuth A. Frantz, age 82, of Warsaw, bravely fought illness for the past four weeks. She was strong in her Christian faith and, on Saturday she told her husband, “I want to give up the ghost. I want to go to Heaven.” Robert, Ruth’s husband of 63 years, responded by saying, “I have been praying, if you cannot get well that the Lord would take you to Heaven.” They talked more about Heaven, about being pain free and free of suffering. They talked about the permanence of Heaven, about it lasting forever. She said, “I will see you over there,” waved to him and said goodbye.
Ruth was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, just after 2 p.m. in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
She was born on Nov. 3, 1938, in Miami County, and was the daughter of Walter and Olga Zimmerman Shoemaker.
Her parents preceded her in passing as did three brothers: Gary, Kurt and Paul Shoemaker; and a sister, Laura Shoemaker.
Those who survive include her husband, Robert Frantz, of Warsaw; two sons: Scott (Treena) Frantz, of Wisconsin; and Timothy (Angie) Frantz, of Warsaw; two daughters: Penny (Bruce) Bautch, of Wisconsin; and April Frantz, of Tennessee; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Those who were blessed to know Ruth remember her for her love of the outdoors, mowing and gardening and for time spent with the goats and sheep they raised. They remember her for sewing, knitting and for her fervent love for His word. Ruth accepted the Lord in the winter of 1957 and was a longtime member of Hope Baptist Church where she attended since 1986. She enjoyed studying the One Year Bible and her devotionals.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warsaw’s Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Ruth’s Life Celebration® will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Hope Baptist Church, 2277 E. Pierceton Road, Warsaw. The service will begin at 11 a.m. with gathering for one hour prior. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to the Bible Printing Ministry of Hope Baptist Church. Make checks payable to Hope Baptist Church, 2277 E. Pierceton Road, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Written condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
