Emma Ruth (Bricker) Wambsganss 96, of Vancrest Convoy died Saturday , June 25, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born November 24, 1919, in Convoy, a daughter of Daniel and Emma (Marquardt) Bricker, both who preceded her in death. On March 24th, 1940, she married F. Clayton Wambsganss and he preceded her in death on February 5, 1990. Ruth was a homemaker and helped her husband extensively on their dairy farm. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening and her family. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Convoy, where in her younger years, she taught Bible classes, sang in the church choir, played in the handbell choir and was a member of the Dorcas Guild. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Schaadt (Dean) Barry of Clark, MO and Carolyn (Bob) Schumm of Convoy; and a daughter-in-law, Shirley Wambsganss of Munster, IN. Other survivors include grandchildren, Julie Barry, Melinda Barry, Michael (Brenda) Schaadt, Diane (Phil) Murphy, Valerie (Jason) Schoeneberg, Jeff (Kellie) Barry, Scott (Cindy) Wambsganss, Michelle Erickson, Todd (Cyndi) Wambsganss, Troy (Jodi) Schumm, Karen (Matt) Ringwald; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a sister- in-law, Arlene (Rager, Bricker, Rogers) Weigness of Convoy; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son Larry Clayton Wambsganss; a son-in-law Herbert Schaadt; a grandson, Gregory Schumm; and a granddaughter-in-law, Dana Bryant Schaadt. Also deceased are seven brothers and spouses, Arthur (Ruth) Bricker, Bernard (Cleo) Bricker, Otis (Francis) Bricker, Devon Bricker, Walter Bricker, Herman (Ruth) Bricker and Paul (Esther) Bricker; and four sisters, Melvie Bricker, Alvie Bricker, Anna (Tom) Pillars and Helen(Floyd) Bagley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Redeemer Lutheran Church south of Convoy with Pastor Michael Saylor officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Calling hours are from 9-11 am Saturday, prior to the service. Preferred memorials are to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Special Gifts Fund or the Church Building Fund. The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care Ruth received at Vancrest of Convoy for the past 9 years.