LEIGHNER-WILSON Ruthilene
Leighner-Wilson, age 96, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday,
April 1, 2020 at the Miller Place in Celina. She was born on
October 1, 1923 in Rockford, Ohio to the late J. Warren and Loa (Weisenborn)
Wert. On June 26, 1975 she married Roger L. Wilson, who died March 13,
2017. Survivors include
her three daughters Nichole Hawkins of Hartwell, GA., Susan Evans of
North Port, Fl., Kim Dudgeon of Celina, one step-son and daughter-in-law
Steven (Denise) Wilson of Durham, N.C., and one step-daughter Debbie
Green of Celina. She was also survived by ten grandchildren and twelve
great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her parents, her first husband Harold R. Leighner, her
second husband Dale M. Dudgeon, sons-in-law, Gerald Hawkins, Ronald
Green and her sister Eulalia Stauffer. Ruthilene
graduated from Rockford High School with the Class of 1940. She was a
member of the Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina. She was past
Matron and member of the Order of Eastern Star #91 in Celina. She was a
very talented pianist. She loved music and playing the organ at the
church in Rockford and lately at the Miller Place, entertaining
everyone. Due to the
national health concerns, the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home and
Ruthilene's Family are following directives outlined by Ohio Governor
Mike DeWine. Graveside memorial services will be held at a later date in
the Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, Ohio, with Rev. Mick Whistler
officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Grand Lake United Methodist Church 119
E. Fulton St. Celina, Ohio 45822 Condolences may be shared with Ruthilene's family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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