Ruth V. Stickel Hunt Ruth V. Stickel Hunt, age 91, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 8:30AM on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Koester Pavilion, Troy. She was born on October 25, 1918 in Union Township, Ohio to the late George and Clara Elliott Rice. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger A. Stickel, and second husband, James Rice. Survivors include her third husband, Albert Hunt; daughter and son-in-law, Lou Ann and John Jess of Troy; son and daughter-in-law, G. C. and Michele Stickel of Florida; stepchildren: Thomas Hunt of Vermillion, Ohio, David Cheryl Hunt of Michigan and Faith Eldon Schaefer of Troy, Ohio; sister-in-law, Helen Stickel of Fairborn, Ohio; grandchildren: Mike Jess, Jane Charles Tackett and Krysta John Edminson; and great-grandchildren: Kacie, Colin, Kylie, John and Shelby. She is also survived by many step-grandchildren, step great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Ruth was a graduate of Milton Union School and Columbus Bliss Business School. She was a past member of the Cove Spring Grange and the Red Poll Cattle Association, member of 4-Ways Club, Grace Bible Church, Springfield and attended Tipp City Church of the Nazarene. She also enjoyed supporting Tipp City, Newton and Miami East sporting events. A memorial service will be held at 7:00PM Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Ruth chose to have her body donated to Wright State University for medical research. Burial will take place at a later time. Friends may call from 5-7PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.