Ruth Fifer

Ruth Fifer, age 76, a resident of Balbec, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home in Balbec. 

Ruth was born July 21, 1948, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Elma “Jeanne” (Young) Geesaman. She worked from Tom and Rod’s Steakhouse in Portland for 15 years and JCI in Portland for 14 years. 

Ruth was a member of VFW Auxiliary in Fort Recovery and American Legion Auxiliary in Montpelier.

She married Ernest Fifer on Sept. 11, 1996. 

Survivors include:

Her husband — Ernest Fifer, Balbec, Indiana

Daughter — Phaedra Harding (husband: Jason), Madison, Indiana 

Stepson — Marty Fifer, Bryant, Indiana 

Sister — Sheila Wenger (husband: Mark), Bluffton, Indiana 

Grandchildren — Kodee Brotherton and Tripp Fifer

Five great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Charlene Wilder will officiate and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant. 

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.