Mrs. Ruth E. Bey, age 95 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Versailles passed away at 10:20 P.M. Thursday June 3, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community of Greenville, Ohio. She was born April 3, 1915 in North Star, Ohio and the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Neargarder) Mangen.
Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Greenville, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband—Louis V. Bey November 15, 1984. Also by a Sister Therisa A. Bey in 2008, Brothers—Chalmer and Orville Mangen and 3 infant brothers and sisters.
Ruth is survived by her son J.J. (Julius) Bey of Greenville. Also grandchildren—Aaron Bey, Brad Bey and Chris Bey. There are 7 great grandchildren, a brother Elmer Mangen of North Star, a sister Lucille Gaier of Piqua, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held a t 10:30 A.M. Monday June 7, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Father John White officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Valbert Cemetery Versailles, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 till 5 P.M. and on Monday from 9 till 10 A.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. There will be prayers recited at 1:30 P.M. Sunday in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Hospice of Darke County or the Brethren Retirement Community Resident’s Aid Fund.
