Ruth Slate

Ruth Slate, 72, of Delphos, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Baton Rouge Living Center in Lima.

She was born March 2, 1943, the daughter of John W. and Mary Ima Jean (Lindeman) Joseph, who both preceded her in death. She married Donald Slate, who died April 27, 2007.

Survivors include two daughters, Julie (Shawn Dunlavy) Craig of Delphos and Beth (Eugene) Maag of Fort Jennings; two sons, Johnny Ray Foust of Lima and Dennis (Elizabeth) Foust of Bryan; three sisters, Mona (Bob) Adrich of Delphos, Janis VanVelerah of Oakwood and Barb (Larry) Shorts of Defiance; five brothers, Larry Joseph of Delphos, Dick Joseph of Delphos, Ron (Luanna) Joseph of Van Wert, James Joseph of Van Wert and Roger Joseph of Delphos; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Bonnie Fockler; and one grandson, Landon M. Foust, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 26, at Harter and Schier Memorial Chapel in Delphos, with the Rev. Wayne Prater officiating.

Calling hours are from noon until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.harterandschier.com.