Marjorie A. Ruel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marjorie A. Ruel, 91 of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 10, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Marjorie was born on March 14, 1929 in Sturgis, Michigan to Homer L. & Abigail H. (Bain) Huffman. She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1947 and retired from the accounting department at Caylor-Nickel Clinic after 30 years. Marjorie was former member of Calvary Lutheran Church. Marjorie was dedicated lifelong member of the Bluffton Moose Lodge #324, where she served as the secretary for the lodge for 30 years and was the Star Recorder. On June 16, 1967 in Bluffton, Marjorie and Lewis E. Ruel were married. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1996. Survivors include her children; Rita K. King of Bluffton, Keith E. (Kathy) Nestleroad of Montpelier and Rick A. (Deb) King of Bluffton. She was a loving grandma to 6 grandchildren; Cherie Harris, Shane King, Lewis King, Shawn King, all of Bluffton, Amy Nestleroad of Montpelier and Kevin Nestleroad of Warren, along with 8 great-grandchildren and a brother, Forrest “Woody” Huffman of Fort Wayne. Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lewis and a brother, Homer L. Huffman. A service to celebrate Marjorie’s life will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday (Feb. 13, 2021) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Tony Garton officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. Calling hours will take place from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to MooseHeart and can be sent to the funeral home. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for the funeral service. During the current guidelines, we are only allowed a limited number of people in the building at a time. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomarich.com.

Marjorie A. Ruel

March 14, 1929 - February 10, 2021