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Ruth L. Sheffler, 92, died February 28, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Cincinnati, of a stroke related illness. Ruth was formerly of Mount Auburn.

Ruth was born July 21, 1917, near Mount Auburn to Wilbur and Maude (Towe) Stevenson. On November 25, 1937, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Sheffler at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple farmed and raised their family in the Mount Auburn area, and Ruth had lived on their farm for nearly 70 years. Lloyd preceded her in death on August 27, 2004.

Ruth worked in 4-H, participated in church activities as a choir member, Sunday School teacher and circle member. She bowled for many years in Vinton and sang in the Women's Barbershop Chorus.

Ruth was a devoted mother of David Sheffler of Mount Auburn, Leroy Sheffler of La Porte City and Diane (David) Calkins of Cincinnati, OH; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Rachel Stevenson; and her sisters, Mildred Happel and Beulah Bassett.

Funeral services were held March 6, 2010, at St. Paul United Methodist Church with interment at West View Cemetery, both in La Porte City.

Memorials may be sent to St. Paul United Methodist Church in La Porte City or to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242.