Lucille Marie (Ruehrmund) Ebert

Lucille Marie Ebert, age 95 of Cardington, passed away on June 7, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1929, in Cardington to Carl and Inez (Rengert) Ruehrmund. Lucille was baptized on September 13, 1929, and confirmed on May 28, 1944. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran faith, having been a member of St. Paul Lutheran church in her youth. She then was a long-time member at St. John Lutheran church (Windfall), where she was active for many years in WELCA, the Piecemakers quilting group, Christ Care Visitation, the library board, and Helping Hands.

Lucille graduated from Cardington High School as the salutatorian of the class of 1947. After graduation she worked as a stenographer in the sales department at Hydraulic Press Manufacturing Company in Mt. Gilead. On November 20, 1949, she married Frank Ebert, and they worked side by side on their dairy farm for 45 years until he passed away on February 5, 1995. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Gary Ebert (Jenny), Jean Ann Curtis (Mike), Daniel Ebert (Lisa), Susan Cunningham (Carl), and Julie Wilson (Gary). She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Lou Schalk (Chuck) and her siblings, Eileen Heimlich, James Ruehrmund, and Helen Schindler. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Renata Schalk. She as 31 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Lucille enjoyed gardening and maintaining her lawn as well as reading as her hobbies. She always enjoyed visits from her family and especially enjoyed her almost daily visits from her great grandson, PJ, during the past year. Both of their eyes would light up when they saw one another, and they made each other laugh that deep bellied laugh that brings joy to all those around.

Calling hours for Lucille will be Thursday June 19, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Gompf Funeral Home, 440 Center Street in Cardington. The funeral service will take place the following day at St. John Lutheran Church (Windfall) located at 5070 Newmans Cardington Rd. E., Cardington OH on Friday June 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with additional calling hours starting at 10:00. Burial will follow at the Windfall Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution on behalf of Lucille may do so to the Bread For All People fund at St. John Lutheran Church.

Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the Ebert family with Lucille's final wishes and condolences may be expressed at www.gompffh.com.