Ruth Ann Hartmann

Ruth Ann Hartmann , 64, of Ossian, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at her residence following a prolonged fight with cancer.

She was born on Friday, August 14, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana the daughter of the late Chester Bowen and the late Bonita (Barkley) Bowen. She married Richard Hartmann on July 29, 1983 in Adams County.

Ruth was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim.

She was employed by Park Center Inc. in Decatur and was scheduled to retire on July 31st of this year, following 28 years of service. Ruth also had worked at Bowmar Instrument in Waynedale, Indiana for several years prior to starting at Park Center.

Survivors include her husband, Richard of Ossian; son, Curt (Amy) Witte of Decatur; sister, Ruby (Lester) Werling of Decatur; two brothers, Rex (Addie) Bowen of Woodburn & Ronald (Pat) Bowen of Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Sally Bowen of Monroeville; & three grandchildren, Brandon (Haley) Witte, Megan Witte, & Bryce Witte.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ricky Bowen & Ross Bowen & a sister, Rita Jauregui.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim with Rev. Daniel Dahling officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Friedheim.

Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 29 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur & one hour prior to services Saturday at the church .

Preferred memorials are to Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology, Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim or the donor's choice.