Ruth Lorraine Rix, age 90, passed away on Sunday May 19, 2013 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M on Friday May 24, 2013 at St. John's United Church of Christ with Reverend David Mears officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 23, 2013 from 4-7 P.M at Chapman's in Clarence. Ruth was born on December 17, 1922 to Harry and Alma (Slentz) Raymond in Cedar County. She attended and graduated from Oxford Jct. High School. She married Lester Rix on November 21, 1942 in Oxford Junction and they celebrated 70 years of marriage this past November. They farmed in the Clarence area until 1954 when they moved to Olin. They continued to farming north of Olin until 1977 when they moved into town. Ruth was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and was a Lend a Hand member and organizer. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and loved putting quilt pieces together for many quilts. She enjoyed playing bridge and cooking family dinners. Ruth and Lester enjoyed many years of traveling together. She is survived by her husband, Lester; son, Gary (JaneAnn) Rix of Anamosa; two daughters, Reatha Scheibeler of Atlantic, Iowa and Donna (Darrell) Jordan of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Kristen Morrison of Omaha, NE, Laura (Will) Thomsen of Austin, TX, Dennis (Angela) Jordan of Marion , David(Kristie Berntsen)Jordan of Mt Vernon, Duane (Leigh Ann) Jordan of Mt. Vernon, Allen Rix, and Justin Rix of Olin;15 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law Arlene(Bricen)Krafock of Clarence. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, sister, brother, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law.\n