Ruth Jeanette (Steiner) Long, age 75, of Lafayette, died on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Franciscan Health Lafayette, surrounded by her family. She was born August 14, 1943, in Lafayette to Frank L. and A. Mildred (Hatke) Steiner and grew up in Fowler. She married Charles Earl Long on September 18, 1965, in Lafayette, andContinue Reading
Ruth Jeanette (Steiner) Long, age 75, of Lafayette, died on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Franciscan Health Lafayette, surrounded by her family. She was born August 14, 1943, in Lafayette to Frank L. and A. Mildred (Hatke) Steiner and grew up in Fowler. She married Charles Earl Long on September 18, 1965, in Lafayette, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2017.
In 1961, Ruth graduated from Pine Township School in Benton County. She graduated from Indiana Business College in 1963. Ruth and Charles were members of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Ruth worked at Purdue University in West Lafayette from 1963-1966 and 1993-2010; Interstate Studios from 1977-1985; and Aloca from 1986-1991.
Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; cooking and baking; watching Purdue basketball and the Chicago Cubs; bowling; and going to the casino.
Ruth is survived by her children Diane P. Johnson (husband Trent) of West Lafayette, Sheila A. Howell (husband Tom) of Fishers, and Michael C. Long of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Pauline Romanowski (husband Walt), Dorothy Khatter, Cecelia Senesac, Marge Kirk, and Doris Manlief (husband Jim); brothers Leo Steiner (wife Mary Ann), Ed Steiner (wife Eileen), and Ken Steiner (wife Irene); sisters-in-law Erthie Steiner, Bea Steiner, and Judie Steiner; and brother-in-law Philip Long (wife Joan). She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents Frank and Mildred Steiner; and brothers Louis Steiner, Bernard Steiner; and Donald Steiner.
Visitation will be at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 1916 Meharry St. in Lafayette on Monday, October 8, 2018, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Catholic mass will follow immediately at 12:00 pm with Father Underwood officiating. Burial at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
The family requests memorial contributions to St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
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