Ruth E. Kremer age 71, of Versailles passed away at 9:41 pm Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her residence.
Ruth was born May 5, 1950, in Sidney to the late Vernon & Alvina (Prenger) Ahrens. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, David “Red” Kremer on November 6, 2012, whom she married May 30, 1968; brother, Dennis Ahrens; sister, Betty Jones; and brother-in-law, Butch Simons.
Ruth is survived by her children, Jeff & Jodi Kremer of Versailles, Dr. Tina & Donnie Goodson of Albany and Dr. Jon & Vicky Kremer of Versailles; grandchildren, Jennifer & Jake Fries, Josh & Katelyn Kremer, Cole Kremer, Ethan Kremer, Adam Kremer, Paige Kremer, Will Goodson, Hope Goodson and Faith Goodson; great-grandchildren, Tucker Nels Thomas Fries and Navy Rose Kremer; brothers & sisters-in-law, Bill & Barb Ahrens of Versailles and John & Peg Ahrens of Sidney; sisters & brothers-in-law, Marlene & Gale Ambos of Botkins, Shirley & Bob Magoteaux of Versailles and Gerri & Jeff Bunnell of Minster; sister-in-law, Marty Ahrens of Sidney; in-laws, Tony & Mary Ellen Kremer of Celina, Diane & Dale George of Versailles, Jo & Chuck Langenkamp of Greenville, Ron & Sheree Kremer of Versailles, Jill Simons of Versailles, Dan & Jackie Kremer of Versailles and Ken & Julie Kremer of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruth was CEO of Kremer Roofing in Versailles for 53 years. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and served on the bereavement committee. She was Past President of the Ohio Roofing Contractors Association. Ruth enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and socializing with her family, friends and game night ladies.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Fr. Jim Duell celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions made be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Kremer family.