Ruth Ann Rothbauer, 64, of LaPorte, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.
She was born Feb. 22, 1952, in New Albany, IN. to Woodrow and Rachel (Wallace) Everly.
Ruth was a graduate of Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, IN, and Rock Valley Community College in Rockford, IL, where she received her associate degree in nursing. She loved sewing, reading, Bible study and spending time with her grandchildren, and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
On July 6, 1970, Ruth married Tom D. Rothbauer, who survives.
She is also survived by one son, Christopher (Sandy) Rothbauer of Portage, IN; two daughters, Lauren Rothbauer and Emily Rothbauer, both of Portage; sister-in-law, Jackie Riester; and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Everly; and sister-in-law, Joyce Everly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. Peter Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian Williams officiating. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.