Ruby Ann Cotner
June 18, 1932 - October 17, 2016
Ruby Ann Cotner Obituary
Ruby Ann Cotner, 84, Winamac, passed away at 8:16 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.
Ruby was born on June 18, 1932, in Winamac, to the late William E. and Effie R. Geiger Degner. She was married to the late Maurice E. Cotner on Oct. 14, 1953. He passed away on Dec. 8, 2001.
Ruby was a lifelong homemaker and farmer. She was skilled at driving the tractor and truck as well as cooking all while keeping track of her kids. Ruby was active in her kids' lives, including serving as a leader of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club and supporting the county fair. She was a former member of the Happy Homemaker Home Ec Club. Ruby was an avid arrowhead hunter and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.
Ruby was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed.
She is survived by: sons, Ed Cotner, Winamac, Bob (Lisa) Cotner, Sunman, and Doug Cotner, Winamac; grandsons, Shaun (Molly) Cotner, Ryan Cotner, Kyle Cotner and Chad (Emilee) Cotner; grandaughters, Christina Cotner and Heather Cotner (Randy) Zins; great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Zachary Zins; sister, Patty (James) Hoffman, Winamac; brother-in-law, Don Cotner, Winamac; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, William E. Degner; mother, Effie R. Geiger Degner; husband, Maurice E. Cotner; grandson, Roger Douglas Cotner; granddaughter, Tasha Cotner; sisters, Eula Cotner, Vivian Degner, Donna DeLorenzo and Nila Degner; and brothers, Dale Degner and Robert Degner.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. (EDT) Friday, Oct. 21, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, with the Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will take place at Tippecanoe Cemetery in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, Oct. 20, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
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Ruby Ann Cotner, 84, Winamac, passed away at 8:16 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.
Ruby was born on June 18, 1932, in Winamac, to the late William E. and Effie R. Geiger Degner. She was married to the late Maurice E. Cotner on Oct. 14, 1953. He passed away on Dec. 8, 2001.
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Published on October 19, 2016
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