Ruth J. Flechtner, 87, of Austin, TX and formerly of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, October 25, 2013 at Stonebridge Health Center in Austin with her family beside her.

On May 16, 1926 in Jeannette, PA she was born to Edwin J. and Jean F. (Duez) Long. She married Ned M. Flechtner on March 24, 1950 in Tiffin.

Survivors include a daughter, Pamela J. Colvin of Dripping Springs, TX; three sons, Hal C. (Elaine) Flechtner of San Antonio, TX; Michael R. Flechtner of Van Nuys, CA; Christian W. Flechtner of Converse, TX; a brother, Robert Long of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren, Tracy Green, Todd Moore, Brad Flechtner, Jessica Mae Weathersby, and Angela Flechtner; and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ned and a grandson, Ned Michael Moore.

In 1970, Ruth received her GED from Columbian and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She worked at Camp Perry in Port Clinton as a teenager during WWII, machining parts for the Carbine Rifle. Ruth worked at Turner Restaurant and the Pan Yan Restaurant while in Tiffin. She spent 25 years with the IRS and retired in 2006 at the age of 80. Ruth moved from Tiffin to Texas in 1980 to be close to her family.

A Graveside service and burial next to her husband will be Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Greenlawn Cemetery with Pastor Hannah Tucker officiating. A private visitation was held for the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to a local Veterans Administration or to a local Breast Cancer Charity.

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

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