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Ruth E Kufeldt, age 92, of Constantine, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at ProMedica Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born March 2, 1929 in Concord Twp., IN a daughter of John and Edith (Edwards) Graybill. Ruth graduated from Jefferson Township High School.
On October 2, 1947 she married Donald Kufeldt in Elkhart. He preceded her in death March 27, 2020.
Ruth retired in 1990 from Constantine Schools where she worked in the kitchen. She previously worked at Herma Seal in Elkhart. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, doing puzzles, reading, sewing, crafts, computer games, writing letters and sending cards . Ruth also loved baking cookies and sharing with family and friends. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, she made pumpkin bread to share. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Constantine and was a part of the Women’s Fellowship and Angel Tree families.
Surviving are her children Marge Fedorchak, Kalamazoo, Gary (Tamara) Kufeldt, Constantine, Sandi Cook, LasVegas, NV, Janice (Bill) Scull, Des Moines, IA, 5 grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Jennifer (Jim) Johnson, Tina (Shawn) Roush, Fred (Ashley) Kufeldt and Katharine (Ernie) Haydon, 4 great granddaughters, 3 great grandsons, 5 great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Dirk Scull, sons in law Phil Cook and Rob Fedorchak, siblings Lucille Stull, Robert Graybill, Kenneth Graybill, Dale Graybill, and Bill Graybill.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To view Ruth’s obituary and leave a message for the family, visit www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
