Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Huhn, Ruth  Jean (Augst) February 19, 2017
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Thurs. Feb. 23, 2017

RUTH J. HUHN 1922-2017
Ruth Jean Augst Huhn, age 94, of Portland, Michigan passed away peacefully on 
Feb. 19, 2017., surrounded by her loving family her last days. Ruth was a  
remarkable woman, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, who enjoyed the simple 
pleasure of life and whose spirit will remain in all the lives she has touched 
through the years. She had one of the kindest hearts ever, always thinking of 
someone else first.

Mom had a dry sense of humor that we are sure helped her get through some 
difficult days. She was constantly picking on people-just ask her aides a Hazel 
Findlay, who cared for her these last few years. She loved to read, write and 
receive letters-the old-fashioned way with pen and paper in hand, watching the 
Detroit Tigers-or maybe it was just Justin Verlander.

She enjoyed cooking baking and canning various items. She also enjoyed sitting 
in her chair and crocheting or darning socks to make them last a little longer. 
She had countless friends over the years and would enjoy getting out for 
breakfast a couple of times a week. Mom especially loved her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren and treasured their visits, smiles and their beautiful 
faces.

Ruth was born on Nov. 22, 1922, in Lake Odessa Michigan. She was the daughter of 
Ernest and Reva (Cross) Augst. She is  preceded in death by her first husband, 
Thomas Banash (1941); and her second husband of 49 years, Edwin Huhn; son 
Thomas, at age 19, and son Douglas; great-grandchild, Jeremiah Kiter; and 
brother, Gerald (Arlene) Augst.

Surviving are her children, Dolores Beard, Keith (Sandra) Huhn, Marilyn (John 
Jenkins) Selden, Mary (Roger) Miller and daughter-in-law, Paulette, who was like 
another daughter to her. She had 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. 
Ruth is also survived by her brother, Richard Clark and sister-in-law, Mert of 
Hasting, Michigan, along with several nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 
2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with  Fr. Larry King presiding. The family 
will receive friends on Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Lehman Funeral Home, 
210 E. Bridge St., Portland,MI. A rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m.. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions ma be made to The Father Flohe Foundation or 
WKAR-PBS, who gave her countless hours of entertainment. Online condolences may 
be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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