Winifred R. Ruhlin, 86, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Friday at The Laurels of Shane Hill near Rockford. She was born on December 5, 1926, in Fostoria, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter and Inez Audrey (Foor) Schaadt. On October 31, 1948, she married Robert D. Ruhlin in the E.U.B. Church in Van Wert. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2012. Also preceding her, are a daughter, Tracy Ruhlin-Githens and two sisters, Phyllis Nihiser and Alice Farmer. Survivors include a niece, Charmel Farmer of Charlotte, NC; a great niece, Stephanie (Jeff) Daniels and their children JP and Kate; and a great nephew, Todd (Amy) Farmer and their child Tatum. Winifred was a 1945 graduate of Van Wert High School. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church in Van Wert and the Mary Circle. She, with her husband Bob, owned and operated ABC Heating & Plumbing until retiring in 2003. She was also a member of the Van Wert Women's Club. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Clark Williman officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Preferred memorials are to Calvary Evangelical Church or the donor's choice.