Ruth Fifer

Ruth Fifer, age 76, a resident of Balbec, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home in Balbec.

Ruth was born July 21, 1948, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Elma “Jeanne” (Young) Geesaman.  She worked from Tom and Rod’s Steakhouse in Portland for 15 years and JCI in Portland for 14 years.  Ruth was a member of VFW Auxiliary in Ft. Recovery and American Legion Auxiliary in Montpelier.  She married Ernest Fifer on September 11, 1996.

Survivors include:

Her husband:  Ernest Fifer – Balbec, Indiana

Daughter:  Phaedra Harding (husband Jason) – Madison, Indiana

Step-son:  Marty Fifer – Bryant, Indiana

Sister:  Sheila Wenger (husband Mark) – Bluffton, Indiana

Grandchildren:  Kodee Brotherton and Tripp Fifer

5 great grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Charlene Wilder will officiate and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant.

Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Cancer Society.