October 17, 2024

We are so sad to hear of Ruth’s passing. The Joy it must of been for her to see her Savior face to face!  She loved her family and spoke of all of you with such love.  We are so sorry to have missed the service in her honor.  It is hard to put into words the impact she had on our family. Ruth loved children and her interaction with our children when they were young was such an encouragement!  She was always willing to interact with our family by coming to our widow’s luncheons, play with my toddlers so I could homeschool the older ones, play with my littles for an hour or two so I could have clear thinking in a grocery store, host us for a meal, pray with me over the phone, help us walk through deep grief, and always encouraged us with her words of God’s Goodness and Faithfulness. Our sincere condolences to the Jershau, White, and Bricker families.  Ruth’s memory lives on in the lives of so many that she touched. 
 Love and Tears, The Osman Family 

October 04, 2024

I was sorry to miss your phone call. I was in GA and FL Did not get back till Sept. 23. Ruth as such a good friend, encourager, and prayer partner. I loved visiting her. I always enjoyed our lunches and fellowship . I pray for comfort and peace for you all. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE CALL ,kATHY. Love to all. Becky

September 25, 2024

Becky and I were so sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth’s passing and to be out of town for her service.  Our parents, Jim and Betty Smith, were blessed to serve with the Jerchaus at Paradise, as did Becky.  We all have fond memories of our relationship with her and Christ’s Home.  When we became neighbors we were warmly welcomed to bring our children and use the pool and the playground.  Our sincere sympathy to all the family, Becky Smith and Karen Smith Homsher

September 19, 2024

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of our dear aunt Ruth. May God surround you with his love during this difficult time. We know she is rejoicing with her heavenly father. So sorry we cannot come to funeral.
John & Pat Musser

September 18, 2024

Blessings to the family as we mourn the loss of such a great human being – Ruth Jerchau.  I am the younger sister of Laurel Brant Kish, and I also remember visiting Christ’s Home in Paradise as a toddler.  Ruth was also very close with both our aunts – Marion and Dorothy Brant and therefore Ruth has been present for our entire lives.  It is hard to believe this time has come, as it seemed she would always be with us.  Ruth exemplied a life well lived, full of love and a spirit of giving.  May she be reveling in her presence with the almighty Lord.   Nancy Brant

September 18, 2024

Oh how we loved Ruth and what a great impact she had on my spiritual life and parenting. Much love and prayers to the whole Jerchau fam from Mississippi-she was so proud of all of you. 
Jodi Ruhl

September 18, 2024

Oh how we loved Ruth and what a great impact she had on my spiritual life and parenting. Much love and prayers to the whole Jerchau fam from Mississippi-she was so proud of all of you. jodi ruhl 

September 17, 2024

Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the service.  My contact with this dear lady was through her son, Dale.  It’s been my experience that you can tell a lot about a person by how they raised their children.  Dale is a fine, upstanding man, and I attribute this to his upbringing.  She will leave a legacy in this world that is positive. Mike DalPezzo

September 16, 2024

My wife and I visited with Aunt Ruth this past August at her house. She was her same “aunt Ruth” self in that she radiated the Lord’s humble loving servant presence, though had aged. My brother Buddy and sister Dee Dee were amongst the 360 mentioned in her obituary. I was one of her kids at the age of 2 and lived with her and uncle Ed several years in the early 1970’s. I remember her very well. She potty trained me. I was very broken hearted when I moved up to the “big house” and could no longer be with her. I can say that everything written in this thread about her is accurate, though she would point us all back to the Lord in saying these things. The Lord used many people to form me, however, aunt Ruth was most pivotal, in the virtues of the Lord others have mentioned. Eventually I got saved and years later served as a missionary for many years in Africa, and now serve as a pastor. She showed me the Lord’s tendernercies and His righteousness in the way she lived and spoke. I was incredibly blessed for the Lord to have put her in my life in my most formative years  She was a true giant of the faith. In her life we can learn many things. In her loss, we must not “tremble for the Ark”. The Lord is faithful and will raise up many others, many also that have been indelibly effected by her life. May the Lord grant the Jerchau family and many others comfort, and peace through His presence in this time.  She truly is with her blessed Savior, uncle Ed and a host of others in that great cloud of witnesses. Written with all my admiration, love and tears. Leslie  Paradise- 1973-1978

September 16, 2024

To the Jerchau Family –
I cherish my many memories of Ruth and her lasting influence on my life. She was truly a unique and remarkable woman of faith. 
I’ll be out of town and won’t be able to join you at the funeral, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of and praying for you, and remembering Ruth with love and gratitude. 
Dawn Brandt

September 15, 2024

Sincere condolences to Kathe, Dean, and all of your family. What a beautiful and powerful legacy your mom has gifted to you.  Much love and big hugs❤️❤️
Carole West

September 15, 2024

I have fond memories of Aunt Ruth at Christ’s Home.   Loved her singing and piano playing.   Will miss her.   Enjoyed my visits with her the last years.
Linda Schermerhorn

September 15, 2024

Dearest Kathe, Dale, Dan, Entire Family, Everyone She’s prayed for a ministered. 
This morning, after crying, weeping, of Ruth’s leaving here, the words Legacy and Salt came to mind. Ruth had true wealth beyond measure! We won’t know the millions of lives in Heaven, because of her faithfulness to the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth.See how many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren she has, including the children, adult children the Lord sent into her life. The Holy Spirit of God filled her completely. I saw the Holy Fire of God, with expounding love through her eyes, the day I was blessed to meet Ruth, through her blessed, holy, loving, compassionate, generous, sympathetic, thoughtful, prayer warrior, lover, studier, teacher, mentor of God’s Word, daughter, Kathe-My dear life-long, sister in Jesus, prayer partner, best friend.
I think of Ruth,Through the Lord Jesus Christ, she’s given us an everlasting legacy, we have the blessing, honor, privilege, responsibility to minister, bless however the Holy Spirit leads to carry the torch, passed unto to us. Ruth fought the good fight, she finished the race. She’s receiving all the crowns, jewels, her rewards from the author and finisher of our faith, and her prayers for us have been, are being, shall be answered. We are left here, the days of Jesus’ return is near, Oh Lord, make us faithful unto You, help us run and not grow weary, fainthearted, give us your wisdom, make us righteous men and women of God for your glory, honor and praise. 
You gave us the gift of Ruth in our lives! Give us pure hearts in all we do and say, may you be pleased. May the legacy Ruth left to each and everyone of us continue, until the last gentile is saved, and may our words have just the right amount of salt, to bring you glory.
Salt- Preserves, Lord please protect and bless our time with You in prayer, we talking to You, and You talking to us, please strengthen us through your Word daily. Make us mature and complete lacking nothing. Lord Jesus protect our tongues, so our words shall be salted, to bless each and every person of  whom we come in contact, may they see, believe, there is a Holy God, who loves them just where they are, may they get saved if they aren’t, and get closer to You, Lord Jesus. We who have been blessed knowing Ruth, is divinely orchestrated, and I know Ruth is in the thrown room of God Almighty, singing praises to the KING of Kings and LORD of Lords, praying for us, with the Lord Jesus! Abba Father, rebuke, satan the  the enemy of our souls, make all his plots and plans fail. Lord Jesus give us Your, almighty protection, and every spiritual blessings of the One and Only Almighty God, Jesus, Messiah, the soon coming King! Lord Jesus, as Ruth walked, lived, prayed in faith daily, blessed others by Your leading, may we do as well, in and by the Holy Spirit of God who dwells richly in us. Ruth is the most holy person I have met, she’s prayed for all of us.The Lord bless Lou, Ruth. I love you, thank you for your prayers, loving kindness, blessing of knowing you. Your legacy lives on in my heart forever!
Love, 
Liz 
 

September 15, 2024

It was a great blessing for me to get to know Ruth and call her my friend. She had walked so many years with Jesus that she truly revealed his very nature to everyone around her! We sorrow for our loss but rejoice for her gain!
Carolyn Estepp 

September 15, 2024

What a beautiful experience to have met Ruth. She radiated the Love of  God. Listening to her playing the piano was such great joy. Praying for all the family. 
Helen Swihart

September 15, 2024

Well done,  good and faithful servant!! You are so loved and will be so missed!! Together in Glory with Jesus!   I can only hope to grow more like you❤️
Amy Meli and family

September 15, 2024

To have known and loved Ruth Jerchau was to have touched the glory of God. Truly one of his trophies, Ruthie taught everyone around her what the embodiment of the Lord looked like. I will miss her life on this earth, but usher her on into the arms of Jesus, for I know I have known a true trophy of the Lord. I’ll miss her.
Laurie Desind

September 15, 2024

To the entire Jerchau Family,
It is bittersweet and with great sadness as I read of Ruth’s passing.  She was my all-time favorite resident  those years when she lived at Valleybrook Estates.  Such a warm, giving and genuine person…we have lossed a great woman.  But I know, without a doubt, that she is at the side of her Lord Jesus Christ. 
To her family, though you are grieving now, may you feel her love and warmth wherever you go.  She will always be with you!
Most Sincerely,
Ann Oswald, (Reitred) Office Manager for Valleybrook Estates

September 15, 2024

I met Ruth and Ed more than 50 years ago as I was a child of two Christ’s Home alumni.  My parents Bob and Marion Brant considered them Christ’s Home family and held them in the highest regard as friends. We visited their Paradise home on many occasions throughout my childhood. They were always so welcoming and fun to visit. I envision a reunion of the four of them on a great picnic in Heaven and that makes me smile. RIP Ruth.
Laurel Brant Kish

September 15, 2024

Sweet Ruth’s heart for Jesus as well as love for family and others was clearly evident even in the brief times that I interacted with her. What a lovely saint! Just knowing her Dàyton family, we have witnessed her eternal legacy of descendants who love the Lord. We will continue to pray for her family! Kathy Godwin

September 15, 2024

I am blessed to have met Ruth and look forward to seeing her again in heaven. She leaves a beautiful legacy for us all. Heartfelt prayers for her family!   In Christ, Anita Christensen  Anita Christensen