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Ruth E. Schwartz, age 90, of Berne, passed away Saturday evening, May 2, 2020, at her residence.

Ruth was born in Adams County on Nov. 4, 1929, to Samuel E. and Emily E. (Schwartz) Eicher.  She married Solomon B. Schwartz in Noblesville on Oct. 23, 1950.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2007.

Ruth was a hard-working woman, mother, and housewife, who loved to cook.  She was a mother-figure to not only her nine children but also to many other family members and will be remembered as someone who never met a stranger and enjoyed meeting new people.  She was a member of the Berne Evangelical Church and enjoyed being part of the church ladies' group "Supper Sisters".

Survivors include a daughter, Sonja (Mike) Kelly of Berne; seven sons, Robert (Becky) Schwartz of Bluffton, Steve (Christy) Schwartz of South Lyon, MI, Myron (Liz) Schwartz of Celina, OH, Anthony (Michelle) Schwartz of Bluemont, VA, Kevin (Shekinah) Schwartz of Asheville, NC, David (Charla) Schwartz of Muncie, and Chris (Naundus) Schwartz of Bluffton; along with 26 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by six brothers, Samuel E. (Barbra) Eicher of Woodburn, Joseph E. (Margret) Eicher of Grabill, Jacob E. (Anna) Eicher of Dade City, FL, Benjamin E. (Betty) Eicher of Topeka, Reuben E. (Leanna) Quincy, MI, and Amos E. (Edna) Eicher of Cambria, WI; four sisters, Malinda E. Brandenburger of Shipshewana, Clara E. Hart of Monroeville, Rosie E. Kopplin of Decatur, and Mary E. Everidge of Bluffton.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Donald Schwartz in February of 2020; three sisters, Emma E. Schwartz, Elizabeth J. "Babe" Steuary, and Verena E. Schrock; and one brother, Melvin E. Eicher.

Private family visitation will be held at the Berne Evangelical Church.  A private family funeral service will be held at the church at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2020, with Pastor Kevin Schwartz and Rev. Bruce Rocke officiating.  The funeral service will be available to watch live via Facebook Live at 2:30 PM on Thursday, by clicking on a link located at the top of Ruth's obituary page which is published on the funeral home's website at www.goodwincaleharnish.com .  Burial will follow at the Berne Evangelical Cemetery.

Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home.