Ruth H Hettinger

Ruth H. Hettinger, 67, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Friday evening, April 15, 2011 at her home in Oelwein.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa; Officiating: Pastor Ginny Bass, Chaplain for Cedar Valley Hospice;
Visitation: from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday; Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein, Iowa

Memorials may be given in her name to Cedar Valley Hospice

Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Ruth Helen Hufford was born on December 24, 1943 at Aplington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Johanna (Luppen) Hufford. She attended school at Marble Rock, Iowa and Oelwein, Iowa. Ruth married Lester Clayton Hettinger on September 26, 1962 at Oelwein, Iowa. She was a homemaker, enjoyed her flower garden, and spending time with her family.

Ruth is survived by: Husband--Lester Hettinger of Oelwein, Iowa
2 Daughters--Deborah (Brad) Wellman of Mascoutah, Illinois and
Lisa Fauser (Robert Popson) of Indianola, Iowa
5 Grandchildren--Melissa (Kevin) Kunze, Corey (Trish) Wellman, Brittany (Simon) Yego, Chelsea Fauser (Casey Westra), and Makenzie Fauser
9 Great Grandchildren--Kyleigh, Julian, Jordan and Jared Wellman; Eric, Jade, Kruz and Isaac Kunze and Armani Yego
2 Brothers--Chuck (Irene) Hufford of Prunedale, California and Ronnie Hufford of Hazleton, Iowa
5 Sisters--Dolores (Delbert) Miller of Aplington, Iowa
JoAnn Sawyer of Urbandale, Iowa
Sharon (Jim Sloan) Rockwell of Russellville, Arkansas
Marilyn Clendenen of Russellville, Arkansas
Kathy (Ferrill) Cockerham of North English, Iowa

She was preceded in death by her Father (Charles Hufford)--Mother and Step-Father (Johanna and Lyle Streittmatter)--and a Niece (Michelle Ridgway).