Jeannette Louise Ruess, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 07, 2024 at her home.

She was born on December 08, 1938, in Bellevue, Ohio, to Frank L. and Vera V. (Jones) Wing.  On  July 07, 1957, she married James Ruess.

Survivors include her husband, James Ruess of Tiffin; son, Gregory (Patricia) Ruess of Newark; daughters, Sharon (Wayne Imars) Ruess of Ashland and Roxanne (John) Manuel of Cary, NC; brothers, Richard (Donna) Wing of California and Robert Wing of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister-in-law, Shirley Wing.

Jeannette graduated in 1988 with a Master's Degree in Education From Heidelberg University.  She was the first student at Heidelberg to earn a Master's Degree.  She had a love of teaching children to read and taught at Tiffin City Schools and many surrounding schools for over 30 years.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church.  Jeannette was an avid reader, reading hundreds of books a year and she was a prolific knitter, crocheter and sewer, sharing her mittens, hats and quilts with local charities and the Lutheran World Relief.  Most importantly, Jeannette had a heart for serving others.

There will not be any Services at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.