Ruby L. Bruner

Ruby L. Bruner, age 92, of Camden, OH died Saturday, August 11, 2007. Born August 22, 1914 in Gratis Township, Preble County Ohio. She was a 1932 graduate of Lanier High School and retired from Miami University after twenty years of service. She was very active in the community for most of her life. She was a charter member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and Charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, both in Camden, Lifetime member of the First United Presbyterian Church at Camden, chairman of the F.I.S.H. program which served needy families of Camden, and member of Kappa Kappa Chi. She received the first Citizen of the Year award by the Camden Chamber of Commerce. Ruby and her late husband were benevolent benefactors of the Camden fire department. She was known in the area for her collection of bears and in early years made stuffed bears to be give to the fire and rescue departments for children who were accident victims.

Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Edison Bruner in 1987, brother, Ronald House in 1996, father, Lester House in 1918, and mother, Bessie (Suman) House in 1969. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Pat (Comley) Bruner of Germantown, Ohio; grandchildren Shannon (William) Longman, Mark (Heather) Bruner, and Andrea Comley; and great granddaughter, Sydni Bruner; one nephew, one niece, and several cousins.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Fairmount cemetery in Camden, with Rev. William Walthour officiating. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, 249 North Main Street, Camden Ohio 45311

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church, 155 North Main Street, Camden, Ohio 45311. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com