Ruth Aker

Ruth Elizabeth Aker, age 80, of Avilla, died July 21, 2022 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. Mrs. Aker was born in Wolcottville, Indiana on August 25, 1941 to the late Asa Lee Collins and Arlene Josephine (Crowe) Bollinger. She married Lewis Franklin Aker on June 7, 1975 in Fort Wayne and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2017. Ruth was employed in the past with Eaton Controls and Walmart. 

Survivors include:
Daughter, Brenda and Clem Slone of Kendallville.
Daughter, Mary Beth and Randy Chilcote of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Alice Aker of Kendallville.
Daughter, Angie Aker and Michael Geyman of Fort Wayne.
15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Stepson, Reuben and Marie Aker of Columbia City.
Stepdaughter, Anella Harmeyer of Fort Wayne.
Stepdaughter, Ann Glass of Roanoke.
Stepson, Frank Aker of Fort Wayne.
Brother, Wyman and Wilma Collins of Fort Wayne.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis; two sisters, Jane Leas and Mary Forker. 

Visitation and funeral services will both be held Monday, July 25, 2022 at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM followed by the funeral service at 1:00 PM officiated by Pastor Rick Forker. Burial will follow at Brushy Chapel Cemetery in LaGrange County.

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