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Margaret Rutter Obituary
Margaret S. Rutter, 91, of rural Arcadia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
She was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Arcadia, to Paul and Demma Elnora (Mattox) Ebersole. She married Stanley L. Strausbaugh on Sept. 23, 1950, and he preceded her in death May 5, 1965. She then married Thomas E. Rutter on Feb. 23, 1968, and he preceded her in death May 29, 2023.
Margaret is survived by five children, Dr. Paul (Joan) Strausbaugh of Clifton Forge, Virginia, Jeffrey (Sue) Strausbaugh of Defiance, Lisa (Dave) Keller of Perrysville, Samuel (Gretchen) Strausbaugh of Defiance, and Matthew (Sarah) Rutter of Arcadia; 16 grandchildren, Caleb Rutter (fiance' Haley Southward), Christy (Jason) Fender, Erin Strausbaugh, Emily (Brad) Layne, Stan (Megan) Strausbaugh, Sarah (Joshua) Wagner, Jonathan (Sylvia) Keller, Andrew (Amy) Keller, Grace Keller, Daniel Keller, Sadie (Austin) Pillar, Spencer (Esther) Strausbaugh, Demma Strausbaugh, Noah Strausbaugh, and Quin Strausbaugh; 26 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Leonard (Darlene) Rutter; and sister-in-law, Ann Rutter.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Erica Strausbaugh; an infant daughter; brother, Frederick Ebersole; sisters, Frances (Harold) Peters and Dorothy Nickelson; and an infant sister.
Margaret was a 1950 graduate of Arcadia High School and received both her Bachelors and Masters of Education degrees from Bowling Green State University. She retired as a teacher, insurance agent, and antique dealer. She was a member of Findlay First Assembly of God and Hancock County, Ohio and National Retired Teachers Associations. She enjoyed bible study, traveling, antiquing, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Margaret's funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Findlay First Assembly of God with Pastor Glen Hammons officiating. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials can be directed to the church.
Online condolences can be sent to the family via coldrencrates.com.
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Robert Good
October 21, 2023
Sam and Matt,
I would like to tell you that my family sends there deepest condolences to you and your family on your mothers passing.
Knowing only the three of you and not the rest is a loss for me knowing how awesome the three of you were in my life!
I was very fortunate to know your mother while teaching at Arcadia and she was a major part of my career as well for the students. May God Bless,
Rob
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