Rittenhouse, Ruth Hackman (1909-2003)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2003 Jan 20 p. 8

Birth date: 1909

text of obituary:

RUTH H. RITTENHOUSE

Ruth H. Rittenhouse, 94, of Souderton, Pa., died Jan. 10, 2003. She was born to Henry and Annie (Moyer) Hackman in Franconia Township.

She was married for more than 71 years to Jacob Z. Rittenhouse, retired pastor of Lansdale Mennonite Church, who preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2002. They lived in Lansdale for many years until moving to Souderton Mennonite Homes in 1993.

As a longtime member of Lansdale Mennonite Church and a minister's wife, she lovingly provided hospitality to members of the congregation, community, visitors and guest speakers.

She enjoyed and participated in singing as an expression of her love to God through music. Her attributes included a humble and gracious spirit, demonstrated by her cheerful attitude and expressed by her winning smile. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking and experimenting with new recipes and foods.

Survivors include a daughter, Evelyn R. Nice of Barhamsville, Va., a son, Jacob H. Rittenhouse and his wife, Nancy, of Hesston, Kan.; six grandsons and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Z. Rittenhouse; and a brother, Lester Hackman.

Funeral services were held at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Burial was in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.