PIERCETON — Ruth J. Horn, 93, Pierceton, passed away at 9:49 a.m. Sept. 15, 2018, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.
She was born in Pierceton on Oct. 8, 1924, to Ben and Jessie Keefer Rider.
She was a life member of American Legion Unit 258 and VFW Unit 1126 and was past president of each. She loved playing cards and doing deeds for others.
She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette Warren, Belleview, Colo., and Jane (spouse Tim) Sterling, Darlington; and five sons: Leslie (spouse Barb) Keener, Albion; Jerome (spouse Marsha) Keener, Pierceton; Jeremy (companion Starr Myers) Horn, Niles, Mich.; Chris Keener, Wabash; and Bill (spouse Tammy) Keener, Barnett, Mo. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by a brother, Robert Rider; two sisters, Mildred Black and Doris Jean Rackeweg; and two grandsons, Shane Keener and Michael Keener.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. with Chaplain Jerry Hartman of Pierceton American Legion Post 258 officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date.
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Memorials to Pierceton American Legion Auxiliary, 104 N. First Street, Pierceton, IN 46562.
To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
