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Ruby Tule Obituary
Apr 20, 1928 - Jan 16, 2023
Norwalk
Ruby E. Tule, 94, of Norwalk, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Gaymont Nursing Center.
She was born April 20, 1928, in Delbarton, West Virginia, to the late George W. and Orva (Tiller) Ferrell. She was an avid reader and jigsaw puzzler. She also liked to golf and bowl, where her four-person bowling team earned some championships. She loved gardening and always had her own garden. She was a Cleveland Indians superfan, always referring to the team as "hers." She cruised with Cleveland Indians in the 90s and had collected many team autographs, emblems, pictures, etc. She was considered a "NASCAR woman" that loved Jeff Gordon, where he was her all-time favorite driver.
She was a member of Port Clinton Eagles Lodge Aerie 2295 and Port Clinton VFW Post 2480 Auxiliary, where she marched for its color guard into her early 80s. She was a past member of Port Clinton Moose Lodge. Her club friends nicknamed her "Ruby Doo."
She is survived by her son, Robert (Linda Brady) Ferrell of Norwalk; granddaughter, Jodi (Brad) Reineck; great-granddaughter, Laney Reineck; and great-grandson, Nathan (Serena) Reineck.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Tule; sister and brother-in-law, Polly and Reather Ward; brothers, Wallace Ferrell, Cleatus Ferrell, and Frankie Ferrell; and grandson, Rob Ferrell.
A private graveside service will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
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Mary Burke Hamilton
January 20, 2023
So sorry I was thinking about her after Christmas.She had a good life I miss going to the Ferrell reunion we have at dad's home. There aren't many of us left I lost Richard 5 years ago but I spend a lot of time with him in Norwalk and Ruby always came to see me.She will be miss and she was a great mother so I will keep you all in my prays.I know what it like to loss all your family I only have my 2 sons. May God bless you all
Vicki King
January 20, 2023
My deepest sympathy to you Bob and family.
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