Ruth Evelyn Schooler

Ruth Evelyn Schooler, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away February 9, 2013. She was born October 28, 1930 to the late Claude and Ella (Johnson) Benge in LaFollett, TN. She was a sales clerk for LS Ayers for 17 years retiring in 1973. She was also a salesperson for Avon where she and earned the Presidents Club award. Ruth was active in the PTA and was past president. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Indianapolis, where she held various offices in the church as well as being their organist for 45 years. She is survived by her husband, John Fred Schooler; her children, Donna Simmons, Joan (Roger) Ridenour, and John "Rick" (Cindy) Schooler; a brother, Robert (Louise) Benge; a half-sister, Opal Lambdin; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Westview Baptist Church, 2025 Westview Dr. (corner of Belmont and Morris St.) in Indianapolis, IN 46221, where friends may call at the church on Friday, February 15 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Entombment will be in West Ridge Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to Westview Baptist Church.