Mrs. Ruth J. King, age 91 of Clinton Township, passed away suddenly during her stay in rehab.
She was born April 20, 1925 in Mount Clemens, daughter of Louis and Hannah (Boeling) Kandt. On November 23, 1946 she was united in marriage with Erwin King at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mount Clemens. She has been a lifetime member at Trinity, where she also attended elementary school and graduated from Mount Clemens High School.
Ruth worked as a bookkeeper at a bank prior to raising her five children, during which time she kept the books for Erwin's credit counseling business.
Ruth was a member of Trinity's altar guild and a bridge club with her friends. She also found enjoyment babysitting her grandchildren, cooking and baking. In her leisure she was an avid reader and enjoyed her crossword puzzles.
Mrs. King is survived by her five children, Dennis (Patty) King of New Baltimore, Janet Scheiwe of Highland, Judy (Gary) Capanda of Clarkston, Douglas (Laura) King of Macomb Township, and Gregory King (James Bradeen) of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Keith (Lisa) Capanda, Justin (Stephanie) King, Jordan (Kyla) King, Amanda King and Trevor King; three great grandchildren, Isabella, Gabriella and Garrett Capanda, and siblings, Lloyd Kandt, Floyd (Arletha) Kandt, Elizabeth (Ivan) Bassett; brother in law, Gerry Conti, many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Erwin and sister, Dorothy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. (visiting to begin at 9:30), Monday, February 6, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper, Clinton Township with Reverend Gary Richard officiating.